Defeat to Clare initiates Tipp changes

Tipperary's dismal showing against Clare in the Munster senior hurling championship is reflected in the thinking of the managment team for Saturday's All-Ireland qualifier against Laois at Portlaois.

Sweeping changes are the order of the day and many will be surprised to see Tommy Dunne at centre halfback, although he has played in the position many times for his club Toomevara.