Brian Cody has named his Kilkenny side to face Cork at Nowlan Park on Sunday afternoon.
Billy Ryan, Kevin Kelly and Luke Scanlon lead the Cats’ attack as they bid to open their Division 1 title defence with a victory over the Rebels.
Conor Fogarty captains the team from midfield in the absence of TJ Reid.
Throw-in is at 2pm.
Kilkenny (HL1A v Cork): Eoin Murphy; Paul Murphy, Huw Lawlor, Tommy Walsh; Conor Delaney, Paddy Deegan, Enda Morrissey; James Maher, Conor Fogarty; John Donnelly, Ger Aylward, Ger Malone; Billy Ryan, Kevin Kelly, Luke Scanlon
Subs: Darren Brennan, Robert Lennon, Conor O’Shea, Conor Browne, Jason Cleere, Richie Leahy, Liam Blanchfield, Pat Lyng, Conor Martin
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