Brian McGrath takes to the field for his Allianz National Hurling League debut for Tipperary

Allianz Hurling League, Semple Stadium Thurles. 1/3/2020 Tipperary 0-24 vs Waterford 2-16 Brian McGrath takes to the field for his Allianz National Hurling League debut for Tipperary Mandatory Credit ©Sportsfocus/Marty Ryan

Waterford's Austin Gleeson gets up highest in the warmup

Allianz Hurling League, Semple Stadium Thurles. 1/3/2020 Tipperary 0-24 vs Waterford 2-16 Waterford's Austin Gleeson gets up highest in the warmup Mandatory Credit ©Sportsfocus/Marty Ryan

Waterford's Michael Bevans leads his team through a warmup before the game

Allianz Hurling League, Semple Stadium Thurles. 1/3/2020 Tipperary 0-24 vs Waterford 2-16 Waterford's Michael Bevans leads his team through a warmup before the game Mandatory Credit ©Sportsfocus/Marty Ryan

Waterford's Jaime Barron during the warmup

Allianz Hurling League, Semple Stadium Thurles. 1/3/2020 Tipperary 0-24 vs Waterford 2-16 Waterford's Jaime Barron during the warmup Mandatory Credit ©Sportsfocus/Marty Ryan