2 changes for Kildare hurlers as they look to secure place in next year's Joe McDonagh Cup

There are two changes to the Kildare side from the one that defeated London last week in the Christy Ring Cup final as the Lilywhites go in search of a place in the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Joe Quaid's men take on Antrim this afternoon in Armagh at 12.45 in the promotion/relegation playoff, with the winners earning a place in next season's second tier competition while the losers will be in the Christy Ring Cup in 2019.

Bernard Deay and Mark Delaney come into the side in place of Mark Grace and Shane Ryan, both of whom are away this weekend. It means that Kevin Whelan reverts to half-back after playing wing-forward throughout the year.

It's as you were for the rest of the team, though there are some changes to the bench due to the unavailability of some players.

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