James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick and Aidan Fogarty have been recalled to the Kilkenny starting line-up for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling semi-final against Cork at Croke Park.
Fitzpatrick will start at midfield in place of Michael Rice, who is still recovering from a hand injury, while Fogarty, who came on as a sub for Martin Comerford in the Leinster final, retains his place at No 15.
John Tennyson will miss the Rebels clash after suffering suspected cruciate ligament damage during a training session last week, and his place at No 6 will be taken by Brian Hogan.
Kilkenny XV v Cork in All-Ireland hurling semi-final at Croke Park on Sunday, 8 August:
PJ Ryan; J Dalton, N Hickey, J Tyrrell; T Walsh, B Hogan, JJ Delaney; J Fitzpatrick, M Fennelly; TJ Reid, H Shefflin, E Larkin; E Brennan, R Power, A Fogarty.
