TIPPERARY STAR Séamus Callanan faces a race against time after being ruled out for six to eight weeks at a minimum due to injury.
The 34-year-old will be aiming to be fit for the start of the Munster Hurling Championship on 23 April.
Callanan is currently recovering from a medial knee ligament injury he suffered in a recent Division 1B clash against Waterford.
Tipperary GAA confirmed the news on Twitter this evening.
