Laois make two changes for final

Laois hurling manager Damien Fox has made two changes in personnel to his team for tomorrow's NHL Division Two final against Wicklow at Semple Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

James Walsh has failed to recover in time from a shoulder injury, which was sustained in a challenge game against Kilkenny last Sunday, and his midfield spot is taken by Shane Dollard.

Meanwhile, Conor Dunne comes into a new look half-back line which sees U-21 Matthew Whelan and stalwart James Young switch roles at centre-back and centre forward respectively.

John Brophy also moves to the half-forward line, while Joe Phelan now partners Jason Phelan and Tommy Fitzgerald in the full-forward line.

LAOIS (NHL v Wicklow): P Mullaney; B Campion, D Rooney, K Fitzpatrick; M McEvoy, M Whelan, C Dunne; J Fitzpatrick, S Dollard; W Hyland, J Young, J Brophy; Joe Phelan, T Fitzgerald, Jason Phelan.