
Laois were beaten by three points by Galway in Portlaoise on Saturday.
Laois will battle Clare for the final semi-final spot in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship this Saturday.
That's after Laois were narrowly beaten by Galway at MW Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday by 0-23 to 2-14.
A win or draw for Laois in Ennis this weekend will be enough for them to qualify for the semi-finals alongside Galway.
Leinster champions Offaly and Munster champions Tipperary await the two qualifiers in the semi-finals.