The Deise beat Tipp in the League semi-final and also came out on top in two challenge games between the sides this year.
Eamon O'Shea says while the Waterford style of play has attracted much attention – they have played sweeper systems before.
He also points out that championship hurling in July is a whole other ball-game with the pace of the game much faster.
Throw-in is at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon with live coverage here on Tipp FM in association with Mulcahy Car Sales, Ardcroney, Nenagh.
