Veteran Ó hAilpín returns to Rebels’ line-up

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín will make his first championship start in almost two years on Sunday as Jimmy-Barry Murphy hands out yet another first SHC start in the form of Daniel Kearney.

The return of the 2005 All-Ireland winning captain to the half-back line and Sarsfields man Kearney’s positioning at midfield are two of three changes to the team that beat Wexford last Saturday week.

Ó hAilpín, who also appeared as a substitute last day out, takes William Egan’s spot at left half back, while Kearney comes into the midfield at the expense of Lorcán McLoughlin.