Cody to name starting 15

It's as you were for Tipperary for Sunday's All Ireland Hurling final with Kilkenny.

Eamon O'Shea has kept faith with the same fifteen that beat Cork in the semi finals three weeks ago for the decider.

Kilkenny beat Tipp in the league final in May while Sunday will be the fourth time the counties have met with Liam McCarthy at stake.

Tipp forward Gearóid Ryan says they will have to be at their best to see off their old adversaries given how close both sides are.

Kilkenny's hurlers will take part in an open training session this evening following which Brian Cody is expected to name his team.

The Cat's boss is expecting another tough battle given the one point gap between the sides in the League final.

Tipp FM will have full live coverage of the All Ireland Hurling Final this Sunday – our big match build up from Croke Park getting underway at 3 in association with Lyoness Loyalty Card, Clonmel.