Kilkenny have included ten of their All-Ireland winning side in their team to face Laois at Nowlan Park in Sunday's National Hurling League clash.
DJ Carey will start in an unusual midfield role, with a league debut for Jimmy Coogan. Stephen Grehan is also recalled at wing forward.
Meanwhile, Damien Young will replace Brendan Cummins between the posts for Tipperary's game against Derry.