The Kilkenny team to face Cork in the National Hurling League opener on Sunday has been named.
There’s no place for Richie Hogan in the lineup as the Cats look to get their league title defense off to a winning start.
We’ll have full coverage on air and online on KCLR this Sunday from 2pm.
Tommy Walsh and Huw Lawlor retain places following their Walsh Cup semi-final start against Wexford.
Ger Aylward is named to corner forward but will likely roam the half forward line with Ballyragget’s Kevin Kelly starting up top.
Kilkenny team v Galway
Eoin Murphy | Glenmore |
Paul Murphy | Danesfort |
Huw Lawlor | O’Loughlin Gaels |
Tommy Walsh | Tullaroan |
Conor Delaney | Erin’s Own |
Paddy Deegan | O’Loughlin Gaels |
Enda Morrissey | Bennettsbridge |
James Maher | St Lachtains |
Conor Fogarty (C) | Erin’s Own |
John Donnelly | Thomastown |
Ger Aylward | Glenmore |
Ger Malone | Mullinavat |
Billy Ryan | Graigue-Ballycallan |
Kevin Kelly | St Patricks |
Luke Scanlon | James Stephens |
Subs | |
Darren Brennan | St Lachtains |
Robert Lennon | Bennettsbridge |
Conor O’Shea | Clara |
Conor Browne | James Stephens |
Jason Cleere | Bennettsbridge |
Richie Leahy | Rower Inistioge |
Liam Blanchfield | Bennettsbridge |
Pat Lyng | Rower Inistioge |
Conor Martin | Emeralds |