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Rebels to rely on rising stars

Shane O'Neill has already faced Waterford in the league
Shane O'Neill has already faced Waterford in the league

Cork manager Gerald McCarthy has handed Championship debuts to three players ahead of Sunday's Guinness Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final clash with Waterford at Semple Stadium.

McCarthy's first-choice starting line-up has been depleted by the suspensions issued to Sean Óg Ó hAilpín, Diarmuid O'Sullivan and Dónal Óg Cusack.

Anthony Nash will deputise for Cusack in goal, Shane O’Neill has been drafted in at corner-back, while Kevin Hartnett starts at left half-back.

John Gardiner escaped disciplinary action and has been named at right half-back.

Jerry O'Connor has recovered from a hamstring injury sustained in the victory against Clare and takes his place in midfield.

CORK  SHC team to play Waterford at Semple Stadium, Sunday, 4.00pm:

A Nash; B Murphy, C O’Connor, S O’Neill; J Gardiner, R Curran, K Hartnett; J O’Connor, T Kenny; K Murphy, N McCarthy, P Cronin; B O’Connor, K Murphy, J Deane.

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