Division 1 Group A and B table-toppers Limerick and Clare had been waiting in the semi-finals for two of Galway, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford.
All six counties are included in the Irish Examiners pick of the best hurlers in 2020 as well as Cork.
But for their rotation policy, Limerick, who have yet to drop points, would likely have had more representatives.
Irish Examiner GAA correspondent John Fogarty has chosen his fifteen which includes four Waterford senior hurlers.
The in-form goalkeeper in the country, the Ballygunner man was a key reason in the Déise reaching the knock-out stages. A truly consistent performer.
Says plenty about the standing of the man that he was made vice-captain at the age of 22. Stood up and won big contests this spring.
Looking like he is close to his outstanding form of three seasons ago, Barron’s speed of thought never mind his speed marks him out as one of the best.
From the opening win over Cork, Bennett looks to have accepted the extra responsibility now placed upon him as a leader of the attack along with Paraic Mahony.
The other players chosen by John Fogarty are:
Joe O’Connor (Wexford).
Ciarán Wallace (Kilkenny).
Barry Nash (Limerick).
Paddy Deegan (Kilkenny).
David McInerney (Clare).
Tony Kelly (Clare).
Gearóid Hegarty (Limerick).
Jack O’Connor (Wexford).
Darragh O’Donovan (Limerick).
Shane Kingston (Cork).
Brian Concannon (Galway).
By John Fogarty GAA Correspondent Irish Examiner
