Tony Browne is not included in the Waterford side to meet Clare in the Munster semi final in Thurles this Sunday.
Kevin Moran and Stephen Molumphy form the midfield partnership while Stephen O’Keefe makes his Championship debut in goal.
Gavin O’Brien who was a minor last year starts at corner forward with John Mullane in the other corner and Eoin Kelly on the wing.
Shane Walsh is full forward.
Waterford Boss Michael Ryan succeeded Fitzgerald as the manager of the South east side.
He admits that some of the players may have something to prove to the Clare man on Sunday.
Clare FM’s live coverage of Clare versus Waterford in this Sunday’s Munster Hurling Semi-Final comes in association with Clare Fruit n Veg Market and Donie O’Keeffe Champion Meats, Turnpike road, Ennis.