‘Cha’ back in Cats reckoning but Hickey ruled out of Leinster showdown

JAMES ‘Cha’ Fitzpatrick is fit for Kilkenny’s Leinster SHC final against Dublin next Sunday at Croke Park but Noel Hickey has been ruled out.

Fitzpatrick, who missed the thrilling semi-final win over Galway along with Hickey, has recovered from a broken bone in his hand but faces a real fight to get back into the starting line-up.

Derek Lyng produced a powerful performance and scored two points when introduced as a sub against the Tribesmen and is tipped to replace Michael Fennelly at midfield.