Gardiner returns to Cork line-up

As expected, Na Piarsigh back John Gardiner will make his return to the Cork senior hurling side for Sunday's eagerly-awaited Guinness All-Ireland final against Kilkenny.

The 21-year-old, having shaken off the hand injury which saw him miss the Rebels' 1-27 to 0-12 semi-final defeat of Wexford, will replace Erin's Own club man Cian O'Connor at right-half back.