Cork's Conor O'Sullivan admits that they have lost ground on the top teams in Munster.

The Rebels begin their provincial campaign with a clash against Tipperary in Semple Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Having struggled in the league, Cork are hoping to bounce back in the championship, but they face a formidable Tipp side.

And O'Sullivan admitted to the Southern Star that they need to up their performances considerably if they are to beat the Premier County this weekend.

"I'd say we are about the fourth or fifth best team in Munster as far as most people are concerned, because we have gone back a bit over the last couple of years," said O'Sullivan.

"It's only logical that people have reached that conclusion and I fully appreciate it to be honest. It's hard to forget the last two championships when we went out with a whimper against Tipperary and Galway.

We're a good bit away from the standard that Tipp have set in Munster, and I suppose Waterford and Clare have really raised the bar as well."

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