Paul Grimley has named his Armagh XV that will take on Laois in the first round of the NFL Division 2 on Saturday evening.

James Lavery partners Kieran Toner at midfield while Stefan Forker, Gavin McParland and Brian Mallon form a strong looking full forward line.

Ciaran McKeever returns to the centre half back position.

The Orchard County will be without their Crossmaglen contingent as they prepare for their All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final on February 16th.

Armagh (NFL Round 1 V Laois): Philip McAvoy; Mark Shields, James Donnelly, Gary McCooey; Kevin Dyas, Ciaran McKeever, Finnian Moriarty; Kieran Toner, James Lavery; Caolan Rafferty, Aidan Forker, Ethan Rafferty; Gavin McParland, Stefan Forker, Brian Mallon. Tweet

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