Cody delays naming Cats team

KILKENNY boss Brian Cody has delayed naming his team to face Tipperary in the Guinness All-Ireland SHC semi-final until later this week.

A number of his key players DJ Carey, Henry Shefflin and Jimmy Coogan are carrying knocks and Cody is determined to give the trio every chance of playing in the game. Richie Mullally is certainly out despite a rapid recovery from a broken ankle.

Tipperary manager Micheal Doyle is set to name his side tonight for the game against the Cats. Powerful forward John Carroll is expected to be fit for the game after receiving intensive treatment for an ankle problem.