Brendan Bugler: Beating Waterford was 'a non-negotiable' for Clare

“We're kind of expecting them to perform," Bugler said about Clare's young players. "It's a great thing when you're naming a team."

Clare coach Brendan Bugler: “We have our own little goals set among ourselves in our own group this year that we will be keeping to ourselves." Pic: Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Clare coach and selector Brendan Bugler said the win over Waterford on Sunday was “a non-negotiable”.

Speaking to Clare FM , the 2013 All-Ireland SHC winner acknowledged work had to be done to shore up their defence before Limerick come to Ennis on Sunday week.