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As Kilkenny prepare to face Kildare in the opening round of the Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship, team manager Henry Shefflin shares his thoughts ahead of the new campaign.
We also spoke with three-time All-Ireland winner Walter Walsh, who offers his perspective on the upcoming championship and reflects on his own experiences in Kilkenny’s underage ranks. - FULL PODCAST HERE
LISTEN: Kilkenny Under-20 Special - Henry Shefflin and Walter Walsh
With a sprinkling of the last two Leinster minor winning teams and the availability of senior stars Rory Garrett, David Barcoe and Ed McDermott, hopes are high this campaign. - TEAM NEWS HERE
With games to come against Wexford (Home) and Galway (Neutral), the away team will be looking to kick off the championship season with a win against a Kildare outfit that come into the contest on the back of wins over Kerry and Westmeath.
Throw-in from Manguard Park in Hawkfield is at 2pm.
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