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Preview: Clare v Waterford

Waterford manager Derek McGrath pictured at the launch of the Allianz Hurling League.

Waterford manager Derek McGrath pictured at the launch of the Allianz Hurling League.

Sunday May 27

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Clare v Waterford, Cusack Park, 3.30pm

The first Munster Championship encounter at Cusack Park since 1997 promises to be tasty.

Clare need to recover following their loss against Cork, while Waterford, suffering with some high profile injuries, are intent on making a flying start.

Waterford reached last year's All Ireland final following an eventful backdoor adventure, but the loss to Galway hurt.

The popular Derek McGrath remains in charge of Waterford, who face four matches in a row. How they adapt to that schedule will be revealing.

John Conlon and Shane O'Donnell were prominent last Sunday for Clare against Cork, but the home team still prevailed at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. 

It means that Clare must earn two points on home turf. Waterford will have similar ambitions. There shouldn't be any shortage of drama in Ennis.