Kilkenny and Tipperary renew their rivalry today in the Division 1 final of the Allianz Hurling League.

This time round, the final takes place in Kilkenny's Nowlan Park after Tipperary hosted last league final meeting between the two sides at Semple Stadium.

Kilkenny

The Cats have made two changes to their team. Richie Power has been ruled-out with a rib injury while Walter Walsh is also unavailable with an elbow injury.

Midfielder Michael Fennelly returns to the side, meaning Michael Rice moves from midfield to centre forward. Cillian Buckley also starts at wing-forward.

Tipperary

Darren Gleeson has replaced Brendan Cummins in the Tipperary side. Paul Curran has been named at corner back with Connor O'Mahony at full back, Connor O'Brien in the corner and Kieran Bergin makes his league debut at wing back. Eoin Kelly is named at full forward with Pa Bourke dropping out.

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