The Westmeath team selected to play Tipperary on Saturday next in Semple Stadium in the Allianz National Football League Division 2B shows three changes from the side which beat Waterford on Sunday.
John Keane, who missed out due to injury on Sunday last, returns to his usual left full back spot with Gary Glennon losing out.
Derek Heavin was forced to withdraw early on Sunday through a thigh injury is replaced at Centre half back by the experienced Damien Healy while Rory O'Connell starts at midfield at the expense of Niall Kilmartin.
Westmeath team: Gary Connaughton, James Davitt, Michael Ennis, John Keane, Daniel McDermott, Damien Healy, Grahan Dillon, David Duffy, Rory O'Connell, James Nugent, Denis Glennon, Paul Bannon, Alan Mangan, PJ Ward, Des Dolan
