Johnston starts for Kildare
Offaly's Peter Cunningham tackles Seanie Johnston of Kildare during the O'Byrne Cup semi final at Tullamore.
Johnston joins Tomas O'Connor and John Doyle in the full forward line.
Kieran McGeeney has selected a strong side for Saturday night's league opener.
Kildare (NFL V Donegal): Shane Connolly; Ollie Lyons, Peter Kelly, Hugh McGrillen; Emmet Bolton, Michael Foley, Mikey Conway; Gary White, Padraig O'Neill; Brian Flanagan, Cathal McNally, Eoghan O'Flaherty; Seanie Johnston, Tomas O'Connor, John Doyle.
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