A former All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny is expecting the contest to go down to the wire this weekend.
The Banner and the Cats will clash at this juncture of the competition for the third year in succession, with Kilkenny emerging victorious on both previous occasions.
It will be the first meeting of the sides since the National Hurling League Final in April though, which saw Clare collect their first silverware under Brian Lohan’s stewardship.
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Former GAA President Nickey Brennan believes there will be little to separate the sides.