Derry include five debutants

New Derry manager Gabriel O'Kane has handed senior debuts to five players for Sunday's National Hurling League opener against Laois (Portlaoise, throw-in 2.30pm).

The Division 2A encounter will see Seamus Bradley, Stephen Henry, Davin McSorley, Oisin McCloskey and Gavin Kelly all make their competitive bows for the Oak Leafers.