Waterford keep faith in Phelan

WITH Dave Bennett ruled out through injury, Brian Phelan retains his place at midfield on the Waterford hurling team to meet Offaly in tomorrow’s All-Ireland qualifier at Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow.

Bennett damaged a hamstring in the Munster semi-final defeat by Cork and was replaced by Phelan. Manager Justin McCarthy has also made one positional switch, Paul Flynn and Eoin McGrath swapping places.

Still in the state of shock after conceding six goals to Kilkenny last Sunday, Offaly will not announce their team until just before the throw-in.