Kavanagh: Cody true to form on changes

Michael Kavanagh, winner of eight All Ireland medals with Kilkenny, has given his reaction to the selection changes made by manager Brian Cody for Saturday evening's All Ireland hurling final replay with Tipperary at Croke Park.

While Tipperary are unchanged Cody has made three changes in personnel on the Cats side, with two of those coming in the half-back line where Padraig Walsh replaces Joey Holden and Kieran Joyce comes into centre back in place of Brian Hogan.

In the forwards, John Power replaces Walter Walsh in the corner.

Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Kavanagh said: "Brian was on record during the week that probably 11 or 12 players would pick themselves and it was a matter of two or three players up for grabs.

"Obviously Kieran Joyce and John Power must have been playing very well [in training] and put up their hand for inclusion.

"Brian Cody true to form is not afraid to make changes. In 2012 he went for Walter Walsh and it's similar maybe with John Power. He is giving him his go; he must be in a rich vein of form."

Former defender Kavanagh, who retired from inter county hurling in 2011, was surprised by Joyce's inclusion in the starting XV announced last night.

"Brian's seen something in him that could work on Saturday evening" - Michael Kavanagh on Kieran Joyce's inclusion

"Kieran Joyce coming back in, he hasn't started a game since the first Galway game, the Leinster semi-final, so he hasn't played in a while but obviously he must be going well in training and Brian's seen something in him that could work on Saturday evening."

Kavanagh added that Ballyhale Shamrocks half back Holden was unlucky not to hold onto his place.

"Padraig Walsh's inclusion was probably expected, he did well when he came in on the last day. He was very unlucky to lose out. Joey Holden losing out, he's had a terrific year for Kilkenny and he's a bit unfortunate," said Kavanagh.

Live coverage of Kilkenny v Tipperary in the All-Ireland hurling final replay from 4.15pm on RTÉ2 (throw-in 5pm). Watch live on RTÉ Player (Ireland only) and worldwide via GAAGO. Live radio coverage on RTÉ Radio 1.

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