THEY PLAYED TWO epic games last September and if Sunday’s encounter between Tipperary and Kilkenny in Thurles is half as good it will be worth the price of admission.

Brian Cody has made three changes to the side that lost to Galway last weekend, with Jackie Tyrrell returning to the starting team after his televised attempt at baseball, which aired on TV3 last night.

Also, Brian Kennedy replaces the injured Padraig Walsh in the half-back line while Mark Phelan moves to midfield, with Ger Aylward coming in for Willie Phelan.

Tipperay’s team is unchanged from their win over Clare.

The game takes place at 2pm this Sunday at Semple Stadium.

Tipperary

1.Darren Gleeson

2. Cathal Barrett

3. Conor O’Mahony

4. Conor O’Brien

5. Michael Breen

6. Padraic Maher

7. Ronan Maher

8. Kieran Bergin

9. James Woodlock

10. John O’Dwyer

11. Brendan Maher

12. Jason Forde

13. Noel McGrath

14. Seamus Callanan

15. John McGrath

Kilkenny

1. Eoin Murphy

2. Shane Prendergast

3. Paul Murphy

4. Jackie Tyrrell

5. Brian Kennedy

6. Kieran Joyce

7. Cillian Buckley

8. Mark Kelly

9. Lester Ryan

10. Walter Walsh

11. Richie Hogan

12. Mathew Ruth

13. Jonjo Farrell

14. John Power

15. Ger Aylward

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