James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick should be in the clear to line-out for Kilkenny as they look to defend their All-Ireland SHC title for a second successive time against Waterford next month. The Black Cats captain had to be taken off the playing field on a stretcher during Kilkenny's nine-point win over Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final two weeks ago after a clash with Tom Kenny, but the midfielder completed a full 60 minutes for his club side Ballyhale Shamrocks last Sunday. 'Cha' came away from the game unscathed, apart from the minor groin injury he is still carrying after the Cork game, but it is good news for Brian Cody ahead of his side's showdown with Waterford on September 7. Speaking about Fitzpatrick's fitness, Ballyhale secretary Dave Gallagher said: "Cha's groin is a little sore, but he has time on his side with three weeks to the All-Ireland final." Tweet

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