Sunday May 27

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Tipperary v Cork, Semple Stadium, 2pm

This match can certainly be classed in the critical category for Tipperary, who need to respond following their Gaelic Grounds loss to Limerick.

Cork, meanwhile, head for Thurles heartened by the continued excellence of Darragh Fitzgibbon, Mark Coleman, and Patrick Horgan against Clare.

That was another splendid victory for Cork, who aren't short on confidence. How will Tipperary reply?

Michael Ryan's team encountered severe problems against a pacy Cork attack last year so the Premier County will need to be diligent defensively.

At the opposite end of the field Jason Forde remains in good scoring form for Tipperary, who must show signs of improvement if they are to remain as contenders down south.