Cats recall Hogan brothers

There are two changes on the Kilkenny team to play Cork in the Allianz Hurling League final inSemple Stadium, Thurles, tomorrow from the side thatdefeated Clare in the semi-final.

In come the two Hogan brothers, Richie and Paddy, from Danesfort, while Cillian Buckley moves from midfield to the half forward line.

No fewer than five players remain on the injured list, Henry Shefflin, Richie Power, Noel Hickey, Michael Rice and Aidan Fogarty all sidelined. Cork beat Kilkenny in their league clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimhin March 1-17 to 1-15, while in their last league final meeting in 2002, Kilkenny edged home 2-15 to2-14.