Experience wins out as Kiely keeps faith with proven All-Ireland winners

John Kiely leans on his battle-hardened defence as Limerick gear up for a pivotal Munster showdown in Waterford

Limerick’s manager John Kiely and Declan Hannon. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Plus ça change?

The average age of the outfield defence Limerick have named to face Waterford on Saturday is a grand 29.3. If William O’Donoghue returns to centre-back and Kyle Hayes moves forward, it will jump to 30 on the nose.