Clare senior hurling side has a youthful look to it for the opening round of the national hurling league which begins this weekend as Clare take on Down in Cusack park.
Ger O Loughlin has included six of the team which won last years All Ireland U21 hurling title including Cian Dillion at full back,Domhnall O Donovan at wing back,Nicky O Connell in midfield while Sean Collins joins John Conlon in the half forward line with Darach Honan starting at number 13.
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Clare last played Down in 2007 when they came out the right side of a 3-25 to 1-13 victory and Down captain Sean Ennis says his side are coming down to Clare with nothing to lose:
