Waterford and Limerick will clash in a unique Allianz National hurling League Final at GAA Headquarters this afternoon.

It’s the first meeting of the Munster-rivals at this stage of the league, and both counties have impressed in their march to an eagerly awaited decider.

Waterford showed great heart to see of Galway despite going down to fourteen men in last Sunday’s semi-final by 1-18 to 0-19, while Limerick had three points to spare over a battling Dublin.

Michael Walsh and Peter Hogan come into the attack instead of Colin Dunford and Thomas Ryan.

The 35 year old from Stradbally captained Waterford to the 2007 league title.

Hogan will start his first league final after impressing off the bench in last weekend’s semi final win over Galway.

The Déise last lifted the League title in 2015 seeing off Cork in Thurles and Waterford boss Paraic Fanning says winning this afternoon would mean everything.

Déise midfiedler Jamie Barron says Paraic Fanning has added a new dimension to the set-up.

Waterford defender Philip Mahony says opportunites like today don’t come around too often.

Throw-in in Croke Park is @ 2pm, WLR will bring you all the action live thanks to George Corbett Skoda, with commentary team Tomás McCarthy and Eoin Murphy.

Our coverage gets underway @ 1:30pm.