Both midlands counties had difficult campaigns to lead to this weekend's relegation play-off.
Joe Fortune is tipping a "titanic battle" when his Westmeath hurlers meet Laois in Semple Stadium on Saturday.
Both sides have endured defeats throughout their respective division one campaigns this season, leading to this weekend's relegation play-off.
Despite the results, Fortune says he's seen plenty in the O'Moore County's performances to suggest it will be a fiercely contested game:
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