Ryan out for six weeks

The Dublin hurlers have confirmed that star forward Paul Ryan is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines.

The corner forward picked-up a grade two hamstring strain during last weekend's narrow defeat to Kilkenny and his place in the team for tomorrow's clash with Tipperary will now go to Alan McCrabbe.

Anthony Daly makes two other changes, with Eamon Dillon and Gary Maguire also coming into the side.