Dual player Conor Fitzgerald will make his first appearance of the season for the Limerick hurlers when he lines out at half-forward for Sunday's clash with Clare in the semi-final of the Waterford Crystal Cup at the Gaelic Grounds.
Manager Joe McKenna has handed a senior debut to Owen Benson at half-back while Pat Kirby returns at right full-forward.
Brian Murray will play in goal.
Limerick (v Clare):
B Murray; D Reale, C Breen, M O'Riordan, O Moran, S Lucey, O Benson; D O'Grady, P O'Grady, C Fitzgerald, N Collins, M O'Brien, P Kirby, S O'Connor, M Keane.