Clare’s Conor Cleary feels both sides have been making steady progress on their way to Sunday’s All Ireland hurling final.
A second championship showdown of 2024 awaits the Banner and Cork in Croke Park, with Liam McCarthy being the prize on offer for the winners.
Their last meeting came at the end of April when Clare emerged from Pairc ui Chaoimh with a 3-26 to 3-24 victory.
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Cleary, who has been an ever present figure in the Banner defence this year, says the Rebels will carry strong form into the game.
Meanwhile a member of the Cork backroom team is expecting a fast open game on Sunday.
Selector Wayne Sherlock both sides will be aiming to keep the tempo high
