The Aherlow man missed the League campaign through injury.
Peter Creedons side includes three of the under 21 team that reached the All Ireland final earlier this month – namely goalkeeper Evan Comerford along with Stephen O'Brien and Colin O'Riordan.
The Tipp team in full is:
Evan Comerford (Kilsheelan Kilcash), Paddy Codd Capt. (Killenaule), Ciarán McDonald (Aherlow), Robbie Kiely (Carbery Rangers), Seamus Kennedy (Clonmel Commercials), Peter Acheson (Moyle Rovers), Alan Campbell (Moyle Rovers), Steven O’Brien (Ballina), George Hannigan (Shannon Rovers), Colin O’Riordan (J K Brackens), Philip Austin (Borrisokane), Ger Mulhaire (Arravale Rovers), Conor Sweeney (Ballyporeen), Michael Quinlivan (Clonmel Commercials), Brian Fox (Éire Óg Annacarty).
New to the Championship bench for Sunday also are U21 All Ireland finalists Kevin O'Halloran, Liam Casey and Jason Lonergan.
Deise manager Tom McGlinchey includes two debutants, goalkeeper Seán Barron and Michael O’Halloran at centre field
Tipp Football Board Chairman Joe Hannigan is appealing to the Tipperary public to go along and support the blue and gold on Sunday afternoon.
Throw-in is at 3.30 on Sunday afternoon in Semple Stadium. Tipp FM will have full live coverage in association with O'Donovan Marquees, Birdhill.
