Cork unchanged for replay with Kilkenny

AFTER much soul-searching the Cork intermediate hurling selectors passed a vote of confidence in the side that started the drawn game for Saturday’s All-Ireland final replay with Kilkenny at Semple Stadium.

Despite losing a 13-point lead, following a sensational second-half comeback by Kilkenny, the Cork selectors have stood by their side, with Inniscarra's Jonathon Olden getting the green light to start at midfield and John Crowley from Newcestown holding down the right corner back berth.

During the Kilkenny game, Olden was replaced by Mallow’s Pa Dineen, while Crowley gave way to Brian O'Driscoll of Fr. O'Neill's.