The Clare side to take on Waterford on bank Holiday Monday isn’t likely to be named until later in the week.
Ger O Loughlin is waiting on the fitness of a number of his players with Darach Honan,Diarmuid Mc Mahon and Gerry Quinn all in a race against time to be fit for the clash in Thurles.
Davy Fitzgerald is set to name his side later this evening.
Meanwhile Clare hurling captain Brain O Connell says the senior side can learn lessons from last years U21 winning players in terms of preparing for Monday’s game.
Ger O Loughlin is set to give a number of last years Munster and All Ireland winning side their championship debuts on Monday when they line out against the Deise in Thurles.
The Wolfe tones man feels the older members of the squad can look to their younger counterparts for inspiration: