Half-back JJ Delaney has been included in the Kilkenny side to take on Dublin in Sunday’s Allianz League Division One final at Croke Park.
Delaney had been a doubt with a hamstring injury, but the Fenians man has been passed fit and will take his place against the Dubs.
John Dalton has recovered from a sprained ankle and fellow injury doubt Colin Fennelly also takes his place in the starting fifteen
However Michael Fennelly has been ruled out as he failed to recover from a hand injury in time.
Kilkenny team to play Dublin in the Allianz League Division One final at Croke Park on Sunday 1 May:
David Herity, John Dalton, Brian Hogan, Noel Hickey, Paddy Hogan, Jackie Tyrrell, JJ Delaney, TJ Reid, Michael Rice, James ‘Cha’ Fitzpatrick, Mathew Ruth, Eoin Larkin, Colin Fennelly, Eddie Brennan, Richie Hogan
