Live commentary of the game on KCLR on Saturday with thanks to Country Style Foods
Kilkenny head to Páirc Uí Rinn this Saturday evening for Round 4 of the National Hurling League.
The Rebels are without a win in the League so far and will look to try to salvage something for their season when they face the cats.
Cork have been dealt a blow with the news that centre-half-back Mark Ellis will miss the rest of the League after he broke his arm in the defeat to Dublin, he could be out until May or June.
READ – Cork will wear a special 1916 commemorative jersey for the game.
The cats lost their opening league game to Waterford, however they picked up wins over Tipperary and Galway to put them into contention for the business end of the league.
Results so far……
Kilkenny
Round 1 – Walsh Park, Waterford 0-14 0-10 Kilkenny
Round 2 – Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 2-17 0-18 Tipperary
Round 3 – Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 0-21 1-14 Galway
Cork
Round 1 – Pearse Stadium, Galway 1-27 1-21 Cork
Round 2 – Páirc Uí Rinn, Cork 1-14 0-20 Waterford
Round 3 – Páirc an Chrócaigh, Dublin 4-21 2-17 Cork
Selector Pat Ryan says it is easy to get motivated for the challenge of Kilkenny.
Speaking to KCLR, Pat says they are in no way fearful of the challenge that lies ahead.
Hit play below to listen to the interview with the Cork Selector…..