Liam Sheedy feels Tipperary are capable of upsetting Kilkenny in next month's All-Ireland hurling final.

The Portroe man masterminded Tipp's 2010 success over the then five-in-a-row chasing Cats, and is convinced they can repeat that feat on September 7.

"We're very well set up," he told Tipp FM.

"People are saying that we haven't been tested but anything that's been put in front of the team, they've made it look easy in terms of their performance.

"There's real competition for places as well. I think there will be a few lively matches to be had in training before you pick the [final] team. I'm sure Michael Cahill and others will be very anxious to stake a claim for a starting place. I think it's set up well for Tipperary. And as a Tipperary supporter, I'm really looking forward to the next three weeks. I think we'll have a great All-Ireland final then."

Sheedy believes Tipp will have to show the same intensity as they did four years ago if they're to trump Brian Cody's men.

"Limerick came very close in the semi-final. I think Eamon (O'Shea) is slowly building this team up, and management deserves great credit. I felt coming through the back door, after losing to Limerick, was going to be a very, very difficult assignment.

"But they have really got the team playing and they really look to be a group enjoying their hurling. They're in a great space and they're well aware of what they need to do to beat Kilkenny and turn them over.

"It's not going to be an easy ask but where we are, three weeks out from an All-Ireland final, I don't think we'd change too much in Tipperary right now. We're in with a real chance."

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