Kilkenny dominate Leinster but questions remain about readiness for All-Ireland semi-final

Limerick, barring an upset, will be their All-Ireland semi-final opponents in four weeks’ time. Right now, Kilkenny, through no fault of their own, are thoroughly unprepared for that exam.

Kilkenny’s TJ Reid celebrates during the Leinster SHC final against Galway. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Kilkenny would have you believe this championship is more three-legged stool than two-pony field.

We know the sturdiness of the Cork and Limerick legs. Their robustness was reexamined and reaffirmed on Saturday night. The third leg, though, remains without weight pressed down upon it.