With Andy Mallon ruled out, manager Kernan has drafted the experienced Francie Bellew into defence after his recovery from flu.
Paddy McKeever and Peadar Toal come into the attack in place of Paul Keenan and Liam O’Hare. Kieran McGeeney returns to centre-back, Gareth Swift goes to midfield and Charlie Verno to right half-forward.
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