Laois hurling boss Niall Rigney hands Leinster SHC debuts to three players in Sunday's first round clash with Galway at O'Moore Park. Goalkeeper Tadhg Doran, left corner back Brian Stapleton and right corner forward John Purcell all make their championship bows. Brian Campion captains the side from centre back, while star player James Young partners John Walsh in midfield after missing last year's championship with a cruciate ligament injury. Key forwards Zane Keenan and Tommy Fitzgerald are both ruled out through injury. Laois (SH v Galway): T Doran; JA Delaney, D Maher, B Stapleton; M Whelan, B Campion (captain), M McEvoy; J Young, J Walsh; D Peacock, W Hyland, O Holohan; J Purcell, J Rowney, E Jackman. Tweet

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