Hartley tips Rebels to repeat success

Fergal Hartley, the former Waterford captain who has agreed to return to the Déise set-up, has tipped Cork to retain their All-Ireland title this year.

Fergal Hartley, the former Waterford captain who has agreed to return to the Déise set-up, has tipped Cork to retain their All-Ireland title this year.

However, the Ballygunner club man also has his heart set on Waterford opening the defence of their Munster title with a win over the Rebels.

Hartley announced his return to the Decies' camp following talks with manager Justin McCarthy.

Of the All-Ireland champions, he said: "They have almost frightening talent in their team and they set the standards for everyone else wanting to win the All-Ireland."

Waterford take on Cork in the Munster semi-final at Semple Stadium on May 22. Hartley said it will be "some test" to beat the Rebels again.

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