Former Kilkenny defender Kieran Joyce is tipping Borrisoleigh to reach the All Ireland club final.
However he is backing Ballyhale Shamrocks to retain their hurling crown.
The four-time All-Ireland winner pointed to the strength of the Kilkenny clubs squad and particularly the strength in the spine of their team as his reason for making them favourites.
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Shamrocks won their second provincial crown in a row last Sunday beating Saint Mullins of Carlow.
They face Derry’s Slaughtneil in the All-Ireland Semi-Final in January.
Speaking to the AIB GAA podcast, Joyce predicted a Ballyhale – Borrisoleigh final.