Cork could be without experienced defender Shane O'Neill for Sundays all Ireland quarter final against Kilkenny in Thurles.

The former All Ireland winner has a hip injury and according to the Irish Examiner only has a 50-50 chance of being fit to start.

The Rebels are already with Brian Murphy who has a broken collarbone.

Kilkenny’s injury situation remains unclear but having made a massive impact off the bench Brian Cody will hope Michael Fennelly is fit enough to start, his marauding runs and tackle breaking ability was missed during the win over Tipperary.

The Ballyhale mans introduction against Waterford showed how important he is to the Cats, the game time will have done him no harm but one wonders how much he's been able to train in the intervening period as he tries to make himself match ready.

Henry Shefflin could also play a massive part and even though he wasn't his sharpest against the Deise but it's Henry Shefflin so lets go writing him off ! The nine time All Ireland winner is not done yet this season.