Team news: Cats make four changes

March 06, 2015

Action from the first semi-final. Galway's Johnny Coen with John Power of Kilkenny.
©INPHO/Donall Farmer.

Brian Cody has reacted to Kilkenny's defeat to Dublin by making four changes for Sunday's encounter with Galway.

Young Ireland's Michael Walsh and Shane Prendergast of Clara have been drafted into the full back line with Paul Murphy now wearing the number two jersey, while Willie Phelan (Dunnamaggin) and John Power (Carrickshock) come in at midfield and left corner forward.

Tomas Keogh, Jackie Tyrrell, Brian Kennedy and Geoff Brennan all drop to the bench.

Jonjo Farrell has had his red card against the Dubs overturned and keeps his place in the full forward line.

Kilkenny (HL Division 1A v Galway) - Eoin Murphy; Paul Murphy, Michael Walsh, Shane Prendergast; Padraig Walsh, Kieran Joyce, Cillian Buckley; Willie Phelan, Lester Ryan; Walter Walsh, Richie Hogan, Matthew Ruth; Mark Kelly, Jonjo Farrell, John Power.

Subs: Darren Brennan, Tomas Keogh, Jackie Tyrrell, Brian Kennedy, Geoff Brennan, Padraig Gahan, Bill Staunton, Ger Malone, Keith Hogan, Kevin Kelly, Ger Aylward.


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