Laois fought back from an eight point deficit against Offaly last weekend.
Laois' former U20 boss believes the county's senior hurlers should be comfortably good enough to win this weekend, but there's plenty room for improvement.
Enda Lyons is looking forward to the O'Moore County's championship meeting with Meath this weekend after Laois landed a crucial victory against Offaly last weekend.
Despite coming away with a win, Willie Maher's side trailed Offaly for long tracts of their Joe McDonagh Cup meeting.
Lyons pinpoints one moment in particular that sent Laois on their way:
He looks forward to the game with Midlands 103's David Hollywood:
Meath welcome Laois to Trim for a 3pm throw in on Saturday.
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