BRIAN CODY HAS reinstalled Padraig Walsh to the Kilkenny team at centre-forward for Saturday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final with Clare.

Walsh is one of two changes to the team. He replaces Richie Leahy, while Conor Browne comes in for Conor Fogarty at centre-field. 

Notably, former Hurler of the Year Richie Hogan makes the bench and will wear number 26.

Clare are unchanged from their quarter-final win over Wexford.

Kilkenny

1. Eoin Murphy (Glenmore)

2. Mikey Butler (O’Loughlin Gaels), 3. Huw Lawlor (O’Loughlin Gaels), 4. Tommy Walsh (Tullaroan)

5. Michael Carey (Young Irelands), 6. Richie Reid (Ballyhale Shamrocks – captain), 7. Paddy Deegan (O’Loughlin Gaels)

8. Adrian Mullen (Ballyhale Shamrocks), 9. Conor Browne (James Stephens)

10. Eoin Cody (Ballyhale Shamrocks), 11. Padraig Walsh (Tullaroan), 12. TJ Reid (Ballyhale Shamrocks)

13. Billy Ryan (Graigue-Ballycallan), 14. Martin Keoghan (Tullaroan), 15. Cian Kenny (James Stephens) 

The Kilkenny team to play Clare in All Ireland Semi-Final has been named. pic.twitter.com/n0ncrRRih9

— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) July 1, 2022

Clare

1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle)

2. Rory Hayes (Shannon Wolfe Tones), 3. Conor Cleary (St Joseph’s Miltown), 4. Paul Flanagan (Ballyea)

5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe), 6. John Conlon (Clonlara), 7. David McInerney (Tulla)

8. David Fitzgerald (Inagh/Kilnamona), 9. David Reidy (Éire Óg Ennis)

10. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge), 11. Tony Kelly (Ballyea), 12. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg)

13. Ian Galvin (Clonlara), 14. Peter Duggan (Clooney Quin), 15. Ryan Taylor (Clooney/Quin)

Brian Lohan and his management team have announced Clare’s starting line up to take on Kilkenny in Croke Park tomorrow . The very best wishes to the Banner men . pic.twitter.com/lBy16F8coK

— Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) July 1, 2022

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