Derek Lyng rings the changes to Kilkenny team for Leinster SHC final against Galway

Galway have also announced their team and they make two changes from their recent five-point victory over Dublin.

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng has named his team for the Leinster SHC final. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile.

Kilkenny have named their starting 15 to take on Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final at Croke Park on Sunday.

After ringing the changes for their clash with Wexford last time out, manager Derek Lyng has recalled a number of his key players for the showpiece occassion which throws-in at 4pm and will be shown live on RTÉ2.