English says Lar was a special talent

The Thurles Sarsfields player retired after 15 years with the Tipperary hurlers collecting two All Ireland medals and 6 Munster titles as well as a hurler of the year award in 2010.

It will be a new look Tipperary in 2016 after the recent retirements of Corbetts former teammates Conor O Mahony, James Woodlock and Shane McGrath.

Paying tribute to Thurles native Corbett on Tipp FM earlier today, his former manager Nicky English said Lar was one of a kind

Meanwhile Waterford will be without Stephen Bennett for the defence of their league title next year.

Selector Dan Shanahan confirmed today the forward must once again undergo hip surgery.