Nicky build a new team and the fulcrum was Declan Ryan and Tommy Dunne. The latter captained tipperary to All-Ireland glory in 2001 as Nickys team went all year undefeated.
Tipperary captain Thomas Dunne, right, celebrates with team-mate Declan Ryan following the Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

Tipperary captain Thomas Dunne, right, celebrates with team-mate Declan Ryan following the Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final
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