A double All Ireland winner with Tipperary is expecting a championship feels to Sunday's League Quarter Final against Clare in Cusack Park.
The Premier sealed their place in the last eight with victory in the final round over Cork, while Clare emerged unbeaten from Division 1B to return to the top tier.
Former goalkeeper Ken Hogan says while both sides will want to win, it's not a game either will worry about losing.
Meanwhile, Tipperary will be without the influential Patrick 'Bonner' Maher for the game.
The forward has been ruled out of the trip to Ennis with a knee injury
Throw in on Sunday in Cusack Park is at 3.45pm, live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit & Veg Market and Donie O'Keefe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.
