Major shock as Waterford opt for Moloney

FORMER Tipperary star Andy Moloney has been sensationally recalled at centre-forward on the Waterford team for Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final against Clare.

Moloney for the unlucky James Murray is the only change in personnel from the side which started against Tipperary in the Munster final, however the selection trio of Justin McCarthy, Colm Bonnar and Seamie Hannon have also indulged in some positional and tactical reshaping.

Moloney's form has been patchy since he made his Waterford debut early this year. He was called ashore just 20 minutes into the Munster semi-final against Cork and had to be satisfied with a place on the bench in the Provincial final against Tipperary, though he made an appearance in the latter stages of the second half, when victory was assured.