The Premier County probably need to beat the Lilywhites – who currently top the Division 3 table – if they're to retain hopes of winning promotion.
Kildare are managed by Cian O'Neill, who was trainer of the Tipperary senior hurling team when they won the All-Ireland title in 2010.
Liam Kearns is expecting that his opposite number will field a powerful fifteen for the game in Clonmel.
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