A former All-Ireland winner with Clare says Sunday's match with Tipperary will have a major bearing on both counties' league campaigns.
Division 1A is finely poised after two rounds, Clare, Tipperary and the other four teams have all won one of their matches to date, and all have three games left to play.
Former All-Star and Sixmilebridge clubman Niall Gilligan says Sunday will provide an important marker.
Home advantage has also proven a distinct advantage so far in the league, and Gilligan doesn't think this Sunday will be any different.
Each county’s win has come at their home venue, Clare’s in round one against Kilkenny in Cusack Park.
Former All Ireland winner and Sixmilebridge clubman Niall Gilligan says Clare will still looking forward to playing in the Thurles venue ahead of Summer hurling.
