Meath manager Nick Fitzgerald has named a strong side to face London in the opening round of the Christy Ring Cup at Pairc Tailteann on Sunday.
The Royals are favourites to lift the title and they will be hoping to get off to a good start with a win over the Exiles.
Team captain Sean Geraghty will lead the side from midfield where he will be partnered by Kiltale’s Cathal McCabe.
Ratoath’s Padraig O’Hanrahan is making his first championship start and will lead the line at centre forward.
When the sides met in the league last February, the Royals recorded a 3-16 to 3-10 win, having held a 14-point lead at half time.
Meath: Shane McGann; Ger Murphy, Darren Kelly, Shane Whitty; Shane Brennan, Keith Keoghan, James Kelly; Sean Geraghty, Cathal McCabe; Damien Healy, Padraig O'Hanrahan, Jack Regan; Gavin McGowan, Eamon Ó Donnchadha, Alan Douglas
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