Waterford hurling boss Liam Cahill has picked nine All Ireland final starters for Sunday's league opener against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Roanmore netminder Billy Nolan gets the nod between the posts as All Star goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe is taking a year out. He made his championship debut against the Rebels two years ago. Lismore's Iarlaith Daly steps in for the injured Tadhg De Burca at centre back.
All Star forward and 2020 top scorer Stephen Bennett is named in a full forward line that also includes 2016 Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson. Colin Dunford starts his first league match since the 2019 semi final against Galway.
Conor Prunty captains the team at full back.
The Waterford Senior Hurling Team to play Cork in the Allianz National Hurling League Round 1 this Sunday has been named⬇️
Best of luck to Liam Cahill, his management team and all of the panel!#deiseabú ⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/UsjwMfApF0— Waterford GAA (@WaterfordGAA) May 7, 2021
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