Six changes have been been made to the Clare Intermediate Hurling team set to line out against Tipperary for this evening’s Munster Final Clash.
There will also be a number of positional switches as well, as The Banner defend their Munster and All Ireland Titles, that they won for the first time in the Counties history last year.
Niall Woods of Newmarket comes into goal in the place of Ronan Taaffe, Ciaran O’Doherty captains the side from corner back with Kieran Ryan making way, while David McInerney and Paul Flanagan retain their places.
Cillian Duggan stays at centre back but Cathal Chaplin drops to wing back with Stephen O’Halloran of Clarecastle in the number 5 jersey.
Jarleth Colleran of St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield joins Pa Sheehan in midfield while there’s no place for Tony Kelly in the forwards due to his promotion to Senior.
The half forward line sees Cathal O’Connell keep the centre forward berth while Cathal Malone switches to right half forward and Peter Duggan comes in on the left wing.
Up front Fergus Kennedy starts at 13, Ruan’s Aidan Lynch is named at full forward while David O’Halloran completes the line up in the number 15 Jersey.
The team in full:
1. Niall Woods Newmarket
2. Paul Flanagan Ballyea
3. David McInerney Tulla
4. Ciaran O Doherty Crusheen ( C )
5. Stephan O Halloran Clarecastle
6. Cillian Duggan Clooney/Quin
7. Cathal Chaplin Broadford
8. Pa Sheehan Sixmilebridge
9. Jarleth Colleran St. Josephs Doora/ Barefield
10. Peter Duggan Clooney/ Quin
11. Cathal O Connell Clonlara
12. Cathal Malone Ennistymon
13. Fergus Kennedy Crusheen
14. Aidan Lynch Ruan
15. David O Halloran Eire Og Ennis
Throw-in tonight is at 7:30 and there will be live coverage on Clare FM.