Laois manager Brendan Fennelly has opted to make three changes in personnel for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Cork in Portlaoise (throw-in 3pm).

LAOIS hurlers got the short straw when they were paired with Cork in the opening game in the All-Ireland qualifier series on Saturday week, with team manager Brendan Fennelly admitting that “the only consolation” was a home game in Portlaoise.