Two Galway changes for Tipp clash

GALWAY manager John McIntyre is forced to make two changes for Sunday’s crucial Allianz NHL clash against his native Tipperary at Pearse Stadium. Midfielder David Tierney is getting married on Saturday, while corner-forward Ger Farragher is ruled out with an ankle injury.

That paves the way for Portumna pair Eoin Lynch and Niall Hayes to slot into the side, bringing to six the number of players the All-Ireland Club champions will have in the starting side in Salthill.

Ollie Canning, who captains the team, is at left corner-back alongside Eugene McEntee who is again at full-back having been drafted into the squad following their All-Ireland Club win over De La Salle.