Laois manager Sean Dempsey has named an unchanged team from that which defeated Louth for Saturday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Kildare. Rory Stapleton and Ger Reddin made their championship debuts against the Wee County and have retained their places at left corner back and centre half back respectively. Former All-Stars Joe Higgins and Tom Kelly weren't deemed fit enough to start, but it's expected that both will see action at some stage. Kevin Meaney continues his midfield partnership with Padraig Clancy, with Brendan Quigley linking up with Brian 'Bruno' McCormack and Peter O'Leary in the half forward line. Kildare, who will name their team after training tomorrow night, will be able to call on the fit-again defensive duo of Kevin O'Neill and Mikey Conway after they missed the quarter-final win over Wexford. Laois (SF v Kildare): M Nolan; C Ryan, M Timmons, R Stapleton; D Rooney, G Reddin, J O'Loughlin; P Clancy, K Meaney; B Quigley, B McCormack, P O'Leary; MJ Tierney, R Munnelly, D Kingston. Tweet

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