Waterford and Galway meet for the first time since the 2017 All-Ireland Final this afternoon as the sides go head to head at Walsh Park in the final round of Division 1(B) of the Allianz hurling League.
Last weekend's tie fell victim of the inclement weather conditions, both sides are already assured of their Quarter-Final places.
Following an early morning pitch inspection of Walsh Park , today's game will go ahead as scheduled at 2pm.
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Despite scoring four goals last time out, Waterford suffered their first defeat of the campaign going down to Dublin in Parnell Park.
Waterford attacker Pauric Mahony told WLR Sport it would be great to get a win going into the Quarter Finals next weekend.
"At the end of the day, these games like Dublin and Galway, are about building momentum for Championship.
"If you can get a win, it will give the whole dressing room a huge lift.
"It is about championship, obviously we want to go as far as we can in the league but once we're making progress and getting good performances in to get us in a good position for the first game in Walsh Park.
"That's really what it's all about."
Pauric says it's a huge boost to have their home Munster Championship games in Walsh Park this summer.
"I think it was only after last year's Munster Championship that we really realised the importance of having home games.
"It will bring great excitement to the people of Waterford and even for local businesses around the area.
"It will be a fantastic atmosphere in Walsh Park, one we'll remember forever and hopefully we can get two wins under our belt."
Waterford selector James Murray is anticipating a tough challenge this afternoon.
"Galway are a top team. We've been very lucky the way the league panned out for us, the first three teams were the weaker teams and then you move up a standard for the last two weekends ahead of your quarter-final.
"It would be great to get a win in Walsh Park and for people to see the team winning in Walsh Park, it would be a huge boost for the Championship as well."
Throw-in in Walsh Park is at 2pm, WLR will bring you the game live thanks to George Corbett Skoda, with commentary team Kieran O' Connor and Shane Ahearne. You can listen here
