The Kilkenny team before last Sunday's game against Waterford. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

BRIAN CODY HAS made four changes in personnel for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League clash with Tipperary (2pm).

Having lost out to Waterford for the first time in seven years last weekend, the All-Ireland champions bring Robert Lennon in for Kieran Joyce at centre-back, while Lester Ryan replaces Cillian Buckley in midfield.

A reshuffle in the forwards see James Maher and Kevin Kelly called up with Jonjo Farrell and Mark Kelly both dropping to the bench.

Kilkenny

1. Eoin Murphy (Glenmore)

2. Paul Murphy (Danesfort)
3. Joey Holden (Ballyhale Shamrocks)
4. Shane Prendergast (Clara)

5. Padraig Walsh (Tullaroan)
6. Robert Lennon (Bennettsbridge)
7. Diarmuid Cody (James Stephens)

8. Lester Ryan (Clara)
9. Conor Fogarty (Erins Own)

10. Colin Fennelly (Ballyhale Shamrocks)
11. TJ Reid (Ballyhale Shamrocks)
12. James Maher (St Lachtains)

13. Walter Walsh (Tullogher Rosbercon)
14. Kevin Kelly (St Patrick’s)
15. Richie Hogan (Danesfort)

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