Kilkenny confirm team for league opener

Kilkenny are without a number of first team regulars for tonight's Allianz NHL Division 1 opener against Tipperary at Semple Stadium (throw-in 7.30pm).

The Cats' Ballyhale Shamrocks players, including the likes of Henry Shefflin, James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick and TJ Reid, are absent as they continue their preparations for next month's All-Ireland Club SHC final.