Kilkenny U-21s are unchanged

Kilkenny's U-21s continue the defence of their title against Antrim on Saturday
Kilkenny's U-21s continue the defence of their title against Antrim on Saturday

Defending champions Kilkenny are unchanged for their Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship semi-final against Antrim at Navan's Páirc Tailteann.

Manager Michael Walsh has retained the starting XV that overcame Dublin in the Leinster final, with eight survivors from last year's All-Ireland winning side.

Richie Hogan, the only current senior included in the team, is joined by goalkeeper Colin McGrath, defenders Paul Murphy and Lester Ryan, and forwards Colin Fennelly, Mark Bergin, John Mulhall and JJ Farrell.

Kilkenny XV v Antrim, All-Ireland U-21 Hurling semi-final, Páirc Tailteann, Saturday 22 August, 4.30pm:

C McGrath; P Murphy, P Nolan, C Fogarty; Lester Ryan, D Langton, M Walsh; M Kelly, Liam Ryan; C Fennelly, M Bergin, J Mulhall; R Hogan, JJ Farrell, J Nolan.

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