Waterford manager Derek McGrath has named his side to face Cork in Sundays Munster Championship opener in Thurles with 7 changes to the last side that started for the Deise in the Championship against Kilkenny last year.
Maurice Shanahan and Stephen Molumphy miss out through injury. Liam Lawlor returns at full back with Tadhg Burke and Noel Connors in the corners.
Captain Michael Brick Walsh is at centre back with Jamie Nagle and Barry Coughlan on the wings.
Kevin Moran is alongside Eddie Barrett in midfield while Colin Dunford, Pauric Mahony and All Ireland winning minor medallist Austin Glesson form the half forward line.
Brian O'Sullivan, Shane Walsh and Jake Dillon are the full forward line.
William Maher previously coached Tipperary to an All Ireland title at minor level and is now part of the set up with Waterford as a coach and selector.
He spoke to me about relegation, injuries and the county board banning their own team from training during club championship time and how that effected preparations!
