James Stephens name unchanged side

James Stephens have named an unchanged side from that which defeated O’Donovan Rossa (Antrim) in the semi-final for Thursday's AIB All-Ireland club hurling final against Athenry at Croke Park.

The Kilkenny and Leinster champions are backboned by their captain - centre-back Peter Barry - who has won every honour with his county.

James Stephens have left nothing to chance in their quest for their first All-Ireland club title since 1982.

Last Saturday, the panel travelled to Croke Park and played on the pitch to get used to it, and even ate the same meal they will eat on Thursday ahead of the year's biggest club fixture.

JAMES STEPHENS (SH v Athenry): F Cantwell; D Cody, M Phelan, D Grogan; J Tyrrell, P Larkin, P Barry (capt); P O'Brien, B McEvoy; J Murphy, E Larkin, G Whelan; E McCormack, R Hayes, D McCormack.