Waterford and Clare lock horns this afternoon as Munster Senior hurling Championship action returns to what's set to be a sell-out Walsh Park.
The sides clash in this eagerly awaited opening round of the round-robin series with both teams keen to get off to a winning start.
The Déise defeated Clare in the recent League Quarter-Final at the same venue, reaching the league Final where they went down to Limerick in Croke Park.
Conor Prunty and Peter Hogan make their Championship debuts while Conor Gleeson has recovered from a shoulder injury to take his place at midfield.
All ready to go in Walsh Park. Pitch is magnificent, stadium ready & briefing about to start for stewards, programme sellers, stile people, safety & officials. Over 300 people working to make sure @WaterfordGAA v @GaaClare is a success. This why we love @officialgaa @MunsterGAA pic.twitter.com/ei23CD4lLU
— Déise Óg Waterford (@WaterfordGAACG) May 12, 2019
Speaking to WLR Sport, Waterford manager Paraic Fanning says getting off to a positive start in the campaign is crucial.
Déise captain Noel Connors says that it's important to get off to a winning start.
Clare joint-manager Gerry O' Connor says that Walsh Park is a daunting place to visit.
Throw-in is @ 2pm, WLR will bring you all the action live thanks to George Corbett Skoda, with commentary team Kieran O' Connor and Stephen Frampton.
It’s coming home.... #walshpark Unbelievable condition. Credit to all involved. pic.twitter.com/BTcn4c2hR6
— Charlie Barry (@BarryRedbull1) May 12, 2019
