Tipperary boss Ken Hogan has made three changes from the side that lost narrowly to Cork a fortnight ago for Sunday's National Hurling League second phase clash against in-form Clare in Thurles.

Veteran defender Brian Lohan returns to the Clare team for Sunday's National Hurling League clash against Galway in Ennis.

Cork will be without five of their starting All-Ireland-winning team for Sunday's National Hurling League opener against Limerick in Páirc Uí Rinn.

Henry Shefflin will join DJ Carey on the sidelines for Kilkenny's National Hurling League game against Galway this weekend after being ruled out of the tie through a combination of flu and a knee injury.