Clare boss Davy Fitzgerald will have to plan without a number of key players for Sunday's National Hurling League Semi Final against Kilkenny.
Shane O'Donnell, David McInerney and Peter Duggan are all ruled out while Conor Ryan is unlikely to feature.
Joint captain Tony Kelly, Podge Collins and Seadna Morey could see action though as they returned to training this week.
Selector Louis Mulqueen says the squad are eager to maintain their 100% record for the season.
Throw in on Sunday in Semple Stadium is at 4pm, live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit & Veg Market and Donie O'Keefe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.