Tipp team for NFL opener with Antrim named

Willie Connors of Kiladangan will make his league debut while Loughmore Castleiney's Liam McGrath is set to make his first start in the competition for the Premier County.

Killenaule's Paddy Codd returns to the fold after taking a year out and starts at full-back.

This is XV selected by manager Liam Kearns:

1.            Evan Comerford – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
2.            Alan Campbell – Moyle Rovers
3.             Paddy Codd – Killenaule
4.            Willie Connors – Kiladangan
5.            Kevin Fahey – Clonmel Commercials
6.            Robbie Kiely – Carbery Rangers
7.            Jimmy Feehan – Killenaule
8.            Alan Moloney – Rockwell Rovers 
9.            Martin Dunne – Moyle Rovers
10.          Josh Keane – Golden-Kilfeacle
11.          Liam McGrath – Loughmore-Castleiney
12.          Brian Fox (Capt.) – Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill
13.          Conor Sweeney – Ballyporeen
14.          Michael Quinlivan – Clonmel Commercials
15.          Philip Austin – Borrisokane 

Tipp FM will bring you live coverage of Tipperary V Antrim from 1.50pm on Sunday in association with with Cleary Motors, Thurles and Stapleton's Bakery, Roscrea.