Kilkennys new U21 hurling manager DJ Carey appears to have decided on his backroom team for the new year.
Its understood that he has brought in Liam Smith (James Stephens), Nigel Skehan (O’Loughlin Gaels) and Peter O’Donovan (Erin’s Own).
The Cats have received a bye in the first round of the championship next year and they will play the winners from the Galway/Offaly tie in the semi-finals on June 20.