Murphy, who retired after the 2013 championship, was persuaded to come back to the set-up by manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy and is named at left corner-back.
Aidan Ryan, who was full-back in the Allianz HL Division 1 final loss to the Déise at the same venue five weeks ago, loses out as Stephen McDonnell moves to full-back.
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