Fitzpatrick and Reid back for Cats

Kilkenny welcome back James ‘Cha’ Fitzpatrick and T.J. Reid from the All Ireland winning Ballyhale Shamrocks side in time for this weekend's clash with Galway.

T.J. Reid will captain the side on Sunday. Martin Comerford also makes a return after his honeymoon while Michael Kavanagh, who has rejoined the panel having helped his club St Lactains win the All Ireland Intermediate Club title, is named in the substitutes.