The Westmeath and Kildare teams for Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup final in Croke Park have been named.
Adrian McAndrew is the only newcomer to the Kildare side that saw off Meath two weeks ago. McAndrew takes over from Tony Murphy after replacing him in the semi-final and hitting two points.
Westmeath boss Seamus Qualter has kept the faith with the team that accounted for Carlow in their semi-final.
That means Pat Clarke and John Shaw continue their midfield partnership in the absence of Enda Loughlin, who broke his toes against Kerry two weeks ago.
Darren McCormack will captain the side from centre back.
Kildare (SH v Westmeath): C Cunningham; T Finnerty, P Reidy, R Tynan’ D Harney, D Kennedy, M Maloney’ C Buggy, B White’ K Divilly, T Spain, P O’Brien B Byrne, A McAndrew, O Lynch.
Westmeath (SH v Kildare): M Briody; N Gavin, P Greville, C Jordan; P Dowdall, D McCormack, B Connaughton; J Shaw, P Clarke’ R Whelan, B Murtagh, A Mitchell; B Kennedy, D McNicholas, D Carty.
