There's no Joe Canning in the Galway team to play Westmeath on Saturday in the Allianz Hurling League.
The Portumna sharpshooter has been named on the bench for the game in Mullingar.
Conor Whelan will captain the side from the full-forward line.
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Meanwhile, nine of the Limerick side that started December's All Ireland final will start against Tipperary tomorrow night.
Hurler-of-the-year Gearoid Hegarty is named on a strong Limerick bench.