Cork U21 captain William Egan says it's vital that the Rebels win tonight's Munster final.

The Leesiders have thus far endured a very disappointing 2011 season across the board and the U21 HC is their last remaining possibility of securing silverware.

Egan, who was part of the senior squad that flattered to deceive, insists they simply must beat Limerick at The Gaelic Grounds in tonight's provincial decider:

"We have not won the Munster U21 title since 2007 and people have been saying Cork hurling is in trouble. But a win against Limerick in front of a big crowd would be a massive boost for Cork hurling after the year we have had and all the negativity.

"It was hugely important for us to beat Tipperary. We had lost two years in a row and there was huge pressure on us after the seniors were beaten.

"People were saying Cork hurling was dead and buried and it was vital we won for Cork hurling. Tipp were All-Ireland champions and we had to go to Thurles on a Friday night and beat them and we did." Tweet

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