However, the two-time All-Ireland winner believes the circumstances surrounding the Division 1A encounter in Thurles will provide plenty of 'food for thought' for Tipp boss Michael Ryan.
The Banner came out on top when the sides met in last year's league quarter-finals.
Tipp FM's coverage of the game at Semple Stadium gets underway at 2.50pm on Sunday and will be brought to you in association with Donal Ryan Motor Group – Nenagh, Thurles and Roscrea and Colm Hanly Tyre Centre, Cork Road, Cashel.
