John Cleary backs Cork debutants as Kerry test looms in Munster football semi-final

With GAA’s defensive rules reshaped, Cork’s young backs will be severely tested in Saturday’s Munster semi-final vs Kerry

CHAMPIONSHIP ROOKIE: Seán Brady of Cork during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Roscommon. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Full-back lines have never been less protected and more exposed. And yet should John Cleary go with an unchanged team for Saturday’s Munster semi-final, two-thirds of his full-back line will be facing Kerry for the first time at senior inter-county level.

Not alone that, but should Cleary go with the same team as comfortably overcame Limerick, two-thirds of his full-back line will be lining out in only their second senior championship game.