All-Ireland U21 hurling champions Kilkenny have made two changes from the team that saw off Galway in the semi-final for Saturday’s final against Tipperary in Nowlan Park.

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Kilkenny have made one change from the side that won the Leinster final for Saturday's All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final against Galway in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise.

WEXFORD’S Allstar defender Darragh Ryan is to undergo surgery for cruciate ligament damage to his left knee.