Manager Michael Ryan has made six changes from the side which lost their Hurling League opener against Clare for the visit of the Deise to Semple Stadium tomorrow night.
Sean O’Brien from Newport will make his debut while Brendan Maher, Joe O’Dwyer, Dan McCormack, John McGrath and Michael Breen are all included in the starting 15.
Dropping to the bench are Seamus Kennedy, Patrick Maher, Donagh Maher, Tom Fox, Conor Kenny and Ger Browne.
The starting 15 is:
1. Paul Maher – Moyne-Templetuohy
2. Alan Flynn – Kiladangan
3. Tomás Hamill – Moyne-Templetuohy
4. Sean O’Brien – Newport
5. Joe O’Dwyer – Killenaule
6. Padraic Maher (Capt.) – Thurles Sarsfields
7. Ronan Maher – Thurles Sarsfields
8. Brendan Maher – Borris-Ileigh
9. Cathal Barrett – Holycross-Ballycahill
10. Dan McCormack – Borris-Ileigh
11. Noel McGrath – Loughmore-Castleiney
12. Seán Curran – Mullinahone
13. Michael Breen – Ballina
14. Jason Forde – Silvermines
15. John McGrath – Loughmore-Castleiney
Throw-in is at 7 o’clock on Saturday evening in Semple Stadium.
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