Joe Canning named at midfield as Galway make nine changes for Tipp challenge 

In addition to Canning, there are starting berths for Darren Morrissey, five-time All-Star Daithí Burke, TJ Brennan and Aidan Harte

Joe Canning of Galway celebrates scoring a late point during the Allianz League win over Limerick last weekend. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Joe Canning is named at midfield on the Galway hurling team to face Tipperary on Saturday afternoon (Semple Stadium, 1.30).

The inclusion of Canning is one of nine changes to the Galway team that ended Limerick's 14-game unbeaten run last Sunday in Salthill.