Former Cat Byrne gets nod for Tipperary

FORMER Kilkenny All-Ireland winning captain Denis Byrne has been handed the number 14 jersey on the Tipperary team for Saturday’s qualifier against Laois in Portlaoise.

Byrne transferred his allegiance to Tipp champions Mullinahone earlier this year and signified his desire to play with the county team.

Following a series of impressive displays in challenge games and in training, he has finally severed all links with his native county by being named at full-forward on a team which shows five changes from that which failed to Clare in the opening round of the Munster championship.