3 championship debutants in Kildare hurling side for Christy Ring opener tomorrow

There will be three Christy Ring Cup debutants in Kildare's starting side for their opening game of the competition against Roscommon tomorrow.

Naas duo Paul Sullivan and Shane Ryan will make their first appearances for the Lilywhites in championship action, as will Éire Óg Corrachoill midfielder Barry Cormack.

The team is anchored by the experienced pair of John Doran at full-back and Mark Moloney at centre-back, while Paul Divilly and Marting Fitzgerald continue the strong spine down the middle. Mick Purcell, who opted out of the panel during the league campaign, has returned and goes straight in at wing-forward.

Naas' Brian Byrne captains the team from corner-forward.

Throw-in tomorrow afternoon is scheduled for 3pm in Newbridge, and KildareNow will be reporting live from St Conleth's Park to bring you all the action.