Benji Whelan has handed debuts to five players as the Waterford footballers get their Division 4 Allianz National League campaign underway this evening.
The Déise welcome McGrath Cup champions Limerick to Fraher Field for the opening round clash.
The visitors defeated Waterford in their pre-season clash at the same venue earlier this month.
Paudie Hunt, Darach O Cathasaigh, Robbie Flynn, Darragh Corcoran and Dermot Ryan all start for the home side who'll be keen to start on a positive note.
Speaking to WLR Sport, Waterford captain Conor Murray says they're well aware of the challenge they face.
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Conor is urging the Déise public to get behind this young and up-coming team this evening; "Yeah look - people need to know what they're shouting for first of all I suppose, they're shouting for a committed bunch of players who put a lot into it and we do it because we love Waterford football, this is a new year and we'd love everyone's support and it would make a huge difference".
The Rathgormack club-man featured with Tomás McCarthy on last night's "Lár Na Páirce" GAA show;
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Throw-in is at 7pm, and we'll have updates here on WLR across the evening.
