Team News- Big name returns to Kilkenny side for clash with Tipperary
Eoin Cody is back in the starting 15 for the Cats
There is a welcome return to the starting team for Eoin Cody as Derek Lyng makes two changes for Sunday's All-Ireland Semi-Final with Tipperary in Croke Par.
The Shamrocks Ballyhale man is back from a lengthy injury layoff and takes the place of Stephen Donnelly while the other change sees Shane Murphy back at full fitness and he comes in at corner back instead of Tommy Walsh.
The Cats are looking to reach a third All-Ireland decider in the last four years and there will be extra motivation for the Noresiders after they fell to Clare at this exact stage in 2024.
The rejuventated old enemy Tipperary stand in the way of victory with the counties set to collide in the championship for the first time in six seasons.
The game has a 4pm throw-in and is live on RTE 2.
Kilkenny team to face Tipperary- Eoin Murphy; Mikey Butler, Huw Lawlor, Shane Murphy; Mikie Carey, Richie Reid, Paddy Deegan; Cian Kenny, Jordan Molloy; Adrian Mullen, John Donnelly, Billy Ryan; Martin Keoghan, TJ Reid, Eoin Cody.
Subs: Aidan Tallis, Tommy Walsh, David Blanchfield, Padraic Moylan, Killian Doyle, Zach Bay Hammond, Fionan Mackessy, Stephen Donnelly, Luke Hogan, Luke Connellan, Billy Drennan.