Ahead of announcing his team for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC final replay, Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea is facing a dilemma over whether to include Michael Cahill.

A leg injury ruled the experienced corner back out of consideration for a starting place in the drawn game three weeks ago, but he was introduced for Gearoid Ryan with 20 minutes remaining and showed his versatility by scoring a point from midfield. With Paddy Stapleton and Cathal Barrett expected to retain their corner back slots, the Tipp management may be tempted to retain Cahill at midfield at the expense of Ryan, and release James Woodlock to the half forward line.

Jason Forde and the veteran attacking pair John O'Brien and Eoin Kelly are also hoping to force their way into reckoning after coming off the bench the last day, while Cahill's Thurles Sarsfields' team-mate Denis Maher could also be in contention for a start.

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