Austin Gleeson close to making return to Waterford hurlers

Gleeson withdrew from the set-up before Christmas but continued training away from the group and could be considered for inclusion before Waterford conclude their Division 1A campaign against Tipperary

Mount Sion's Austin Gleeson in action against Roanmore. Pic: Noel Browne

Austin Gleeson is close to making a return to the Waterford senior hurling panel.

The 2016 hurler and young hurler of the year withdrew from the set-up before Christmas but continued training away from the group and could be considered for inclusion before Waterford conclude their Division 1A campaign against Tipperary in Walsh Park.