GAA: Cody drops Byrne for Galway clash

Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody has dropped captain Denis Byrne from the team to face Galway in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

GAA: Cody drops Byrne for Galway clash
Thu, 16 Aug, 2001 - 09:04

Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody has dropped captain Denis Byrne from the team to face Galway in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Cody has opted to use Andy Comerford and Brian McEvoy in midfield, while Peter Barry replaces Sean Dowling at wing-back.

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