Fionan Mackessy is named to start for Kilkenny in tomorrow's Leinster Hurling Championship opener against Galway.
The Kerry man is selected in the half forward line
TJ Reid is not part of the Kilkenny squad.
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The seven-time All-Ireland winner is understood to be struggling with a calf injury.
Centre forward John Donnelly will captain the side.
Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid is set to make a remarkable return for injury in their Munster Championship opener on Sunday.
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He's been named to start against Tipperary, just five months on from tearing his cruciate ligament.
Declan Hannon remains out for the trip to Semple Stadium.
