Henry Shefflin has overcome injury concerns to start for All-Ireland champions Kilkenny in their Leinster SHC semi-final with Dublin on Saturday (Portlaoise 5.00pm).
The 10-time All Star has shaken off a shoulder injury and will join Richie Power in the forward line.
Kilkenny: D Herity; P Murphy, JJ Delaney, J Tyrrell; T Walsh, B Hogan, R Doyle; C Buckley, P Hogan; H Shefflin, TJ Reid, E Larkin; C Fennelly, R Power, R Hogan.
Cillian Buckley (hamstring) was a doubt but has been selected in midfield alongside Paddy Hogan.
