Aidan Ryan makes surprise return as JBM reshapes Cork for league final clash

Aidan Ryan is a surprise inclusion as Cork make three changes for Sunday’s Allianz HL Division 1 final against Waterford in Semple Stadium (3.30pm).

Midleton’s Ryan is selected at full-back as the Rebels hunt a first league title in 17 years, while Mark Ellis and Cormac Murphy both return to the half-back line after missing the semi-final win over Dublin a fortnight ago.

Ryan last lined out competitively for Cork in the 2010 league, when he started against Dublin and came off the bench against Limerick. Recent impressive performances against Laois and Kilkenny have persuaded Jimmy Barry-Murphy to opt for him at No.3 in a direct switch with Damien Cahalane.