Brian Cody has sprung a surprise with the inclusion of Kieran Joyce and Kevin Kelly in place of Michael Fennelly and Mark Begin for Sunday's All-Ireland decider.
On one hand, Fennelly's exclusion does not come as a surprise since he ruptured his achilles in the Cats' victory over Waterford in the semi-final.
The inclusion of Kevin Kelly, however, comes as a shock given the fact that the 22-year-old has only played in two games this summer with both appearances coming as a substitute.
The game throws in at 3.30pm on Sunday at Croke Park.
Kilkenny
1 Eoin Murphy Glenmore
2 Paul Murphy Danesfort
3 Joey Holden Ballyhale Shamrocks
4 Shane Prendergast Clara
5 Padraig Walsh Tullaroan
6 Kieran Joyce Rower Inistioge
7 Cillian Buckley Dicksboro
8 T J Reid Ballyhale Shamrocks
9 Conor Fogarty Erins Own
10 Walter Walsh Tullogher Rosbercon
11 Richie Hogan Danesfort
12 Eoin Larkin James Stephens
13 Kevin Kelly St Patricks
14 Colin Fennelly Ballyhale Shamrocks
15 Liam Blanchfield Bennettsbridge
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