Martin Coleman will start between the posts for Cork in the NHL final against Kilkenny.

In the well-publicised absence of regular custodian Donal Og Cusack, the Ballinhassig clubman has been chosen by manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy ahead of Anthony Nash - who impressed in the second-half of the semi-final win over Tipperary - for Sunday's Thurles showdown.

There are two other changes to the side, which is captained by corner forward Patrick Horgan:

Brian Murphy has recovered from injury and regains his place at left corner back, replacing Conor O'Sullivan. Up front, Conor Lehane returns on the wing in place of Jamie Coughlan.

Exam-tied Darren Sweetnam is named amongst the replacements.

Cork (NHL final v Kilkenny): M Coleman; S O'Neill, S McDonnell, B Murphy; S Ó hAilpín, E Cadogan, W Egan; L McLoughlin, J Gardiner; C Lehane, P Cronin, N McCarthy; L O'Farrell, P O'Sullivan, P Horgan. Tweet

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