Timmy Houlihan: The teenage shotstopper has warmed to the task since replacing Joe Quaid in the second round of the league. Rewarded that decision with a clean sheet. Agile and self-assured, the Adare man has yet to make his championship debut.

Mark Keane: the South Liberties forward has flourished under Eamonn Cregan's belief in direct hurling, tormenting wing backs and economical with chances.

James Butler: Hit three points off the bench on his league debut and hasn't really looked back, using his limited minutes well and gets a start tomorrow.

TJ Ryan: A campaigner from the near glory days of 1994 and 1996, Ryan was on the bench for last summer's championship game against Waterford. Was asked to fill a gap at full back early in the league and has flourished ever since. Again a crucial figure.

Brian Begley: That the Mungret man has made the transition from full back to full forward so comfortably is a measure of his all round ability. A player brimming with potential.