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Patrick Curran (left) will look to build on the 1-7 he scored against Clare in the semi-final. Lorraine O'Sullivan/INPHO
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One change for Waterford and Limerick ahead of Munster MHC decider

The All-Ireland holders take on the reigning Munster champions at Páirc Uí Chaoimh tomorrow.

WATERFORD MANAGER DEREK LYONS has made one change from the starting XV that overcame Clare last month as they get set to face Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Championship final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.

Lismore’s David Prendergast replaces Ciarán Cooney in the full-back line as The Déise look to avenge their defeat to the same opposition at this stage last year.

The Limerick management team have also made one change for the game with Robbie Hanley coming back into the side. The midfielder impressed when sprung from the substitutes bench against Cork in the semi-final.

Throw in Sunday is 2pm.

WATERFORD XV:
1. Billy Nolan (Roanmore)

2. David Prendergast (Lismore)
3. M.J. Sutton (Ferrybank)
4. Michael Cronin (Ardmore)

5. Conor Prunty (Abbeyside)
6. Colm Roche (Shamrocks) (Captain)
7. Jack Mullaney (Stradbally)

8. Darragh Lyons (Dungarvan)
9. Andy Molumby (Cappoquin)

10. Shane Bennett (Ballysaggart)
11. Conor Gleeson (Fourmilewater)
12. Cormac Curran (Brickey Rangers)

13. Peter Hogan (Ballygunner)
14. Aaron O Sullivan (Cappoquin)
15. Patrick Curran (Dungarvan)

LIMERICK XV:
1. Eoghan McNamara (Doon)

2. Sean Finn (Bruff)
3. Paddy O Loughlin (Kilmallock)
4. Jamie Porter (Monaleen)

5. Lorcan Lyons (Monaleen)
6. Ronan Lynch (Na Piarsaigh)
7. Andrew La Touche Cosgrave (Monaleen)

8. Robbie Hanley (Kilmallock)
9. Colin Ryan (Pallasgreen)

10. Seamus Flanagan (Feohanagh/Castlemahon)
11. Barry Nash (South Liberties)
12. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell) (Captain)

13. Conor Fitzgerald (Claughaun)
14. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
15. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh)

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