Cats make two changes for qualifiers

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody has made two changes to the side that crushed Dublin by 26 points for Sunday's qualifier tie with Galway in Thurles.

Under-21 star Conor Phelan makes his senior championship debut at left half-forward, replacing Aidan Fogarty.

In the defence, James Ryall is selected - ahead of All Star Michael Kavanagh - at right corner-back.

He replaces Mark Phelan, who damaged tendons in his hand.

Tullaroan youngster Tommy Walsh is again named at left corner-back while Ken Coogan partners Derek Lyng in the middle of the park.

DJ Carey is named at full-forward, flanked by Eddie Brennan and Jimmy Coogan.

The Cats are looking to get their bid for honours back on track, after losing their provincial crown to Wexford last month.

Kilkenny (SH v Galway): J McGarry; J Ryall, N Hickey, T Walsh; R Mullally, P Barry, JJ Delaney; D Lyng, K Coogan; M Comerford, H Shefflin, C Phelan; E Brennan, DJ Carey, J Coogan.