Poll: Who will win the All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Cork and Dublin?
Cork come into the final-four having captured their first Munster title since 2018, while Dublin rocked the GAA world with their stunning victory over Limerick in the All-Ireland quarter-final.
Last year's meeting between Cork and Dublin resulted in a five-point victory for the Rebels to send them through to the semi-finals while the 2013 clash between the sides was Dublin's last appearance in an All-Ireland hurling semi-final.
But how will this encounter between the teams unfold? Make your call below.
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