Tough at the top: Cork's big man Downey eyeing more Munster glory

The talismanic Rebel says defenders have to be mindful of tackle height and presenting 'a nicer picture' to referees in today's game.

BEFORE THE STORM: Rob Downey, Cork hurler, at the Munster championship launch at Semple Stadium. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

As he says himself, Rob Downey is 6ft 7in wearing footwear.

His younger brother Eoin wouldn’t be too far off it either. Ditto Diarmaid Byrnes and Gearóid Hegarty on the opposite side on Sunday.