Kilkenny and Galway to name their starting 15 tonight

It remains uncertain if Jackie Tyrrell and Richie Power will be involved in the match day squad as they recover from injury.

Tyrrell picked up a stress fracture in his foot in July and required surgery to repair the damage. 

But he has been back training in recent weeks and, while not expected to start, he is an option off the bench for Brian Cody.

Power has not featured at all this year as he battled with continuous knee problems but, like Tyrrell, he has made progress in recent weeks and provides options if required.

Cody is expected to name an unchanged team tonight for what is his 16th All-Ireland final, including replays, as a manager.

The two sides will throw in at 3.30 on Sunday afternoon in Croke Park for the clash.