It's an all-Munster clash as Clare take on Tipperary in the Allianz Hurling League Division One semi-final this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about Clare v Tipperary.
Clare finished the league in first place on the Division 1A table, securing their place in this week's semi-final with an unexpectedly narrow win over Offaly last week.
Meanwhile, Tipperary's only loss of the season came courtesy of a one-point defeat against Division 1B leaders Limerick, leaving them facing the 1A table-toppers this weekend as they look to build on a very strong start to the season and a comprehensive win over Antrim last weekend.
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When is Clare v Tipperary?
Clare will take on Tipperary this Sunday, the 24th of March in Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise. The match will throw in at 4pm.
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Where to Watch Clare v Tipperary
The game will be broadcast live on TG4 with coverage beginning at 3:55 pm ahead of throw-in at 4 pm.
Team News
Clare
It's another strong team for top-of-the-table Clare as they attempt to defeat one of their closest rivals Tipperary. The Banner county will have their work cut out for them with Tipperary naming a near full-strength starting fifteen with possibly one of the most dangerous full-forward lines in the country.
It'll fall to the experienced centre-back John Conlon and full-back Conor Cleary to mount Clare's defence against that threat. Cathal Malone starts at left half-forward with Peter Duggan on the opposite side and Mark Rodgers in the middle in what should be as formidable an attack as Tipperary's.
The Clare Team that will face Tipperary in Portlaoise in this Sunday’s @AllianzIreland League Hurling Semi Final . pic.twitter.com/8er2V7qlSX
— Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) March 22, 2024
Tipperary
While Tipperary are still without Cathal Barret heading into their league semi-final, this is by no means a weak team. Ronan Maher captains the side and starts at full-back, with Patrick Maher starting on the far end of the pitch in full forward. Willie Connors is joined by Darragh Stakelum in the middle of the park with Jake Morris and Jason Forde both set to start in a particularly strong full-forward line.
Tipperary Manager Liam Cahill has named his match day team and subs to face Clare in this Sundays Allianz Hurling League semi final. The game takes place in Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise at 4pm. pic.twitter.com/zwtHE5GTip
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) March 22, 2024
The winner of Clare v Tipperary will go through to the League Final where they'll play either Limerick or Kilkenny in what should be a closely contested competition reflective of the best hurlers in the country at the moment.
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