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Henry Shefflin is named among the Cats' replacements. Ryan Byrne/INPHO
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Henry Shefflin among subs for Dublin clash as Kilkenny rotation continues

Jackie Tyrrell and TJ Reid have also been held in reserve for Sunday’s Allianz Division 1A clash.

HENRY SHEFFLIN MUST content himself with a place on the Kilkenny bench for their Allianz Division 1A clash against Dublin on Saturday.

Shefflin has been named on the Cats’ bench, along with All-Stars TJ Reid and Jackie Tyrrell, as Brian Cody continues with his rotation policy.

David Herity comes back in goal for Kilkenny with a complete change in the full back line of Paul Murphy, Brian Hogan and Tomás Keogh. Tommy Walsh and Joey Holden are drafted in as half backs. Cillian Buckley and Richie Hogan make up the midfield partnership while Colin Fennelly and Eoin Larkin return to the half forward line.

Aidan Fogarty comes into the full forward line and joins Jonjo Farrell and Mark Kelly. Kilkenny will be eager to defeat Dublin, at Parnell Park, and build on a recent run of good form that has included wins over Tipperary and Galway.

KILKENNY: David Herity; Paul Murphy, Brian Hogan, Tómas Keogh; Tommy Walsh, Lester Ryan, Joey Holden Richie Hogan; Cillian Buckley, Walter Walsh; Colin Fennelly, Eoin Larkin; Jonjo Farrell, Mark Kelly, Aidan Fogarty.

Subs: Eoin Murphy, Jackie Tyrrell, Conor Fogarty, Brian Kennedy, Michael Walsh, Richie Doyle, Shane Prendergast, Padraig Walsh, Henry Shefflin, John Power, TJ Reid.

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