Joe McDonagh Cup: Kildare team named

Brian Dowling and his management team have named their team for Saturday's opening game in the Joe McDonagh Cup when they take on Kerry at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, with a throw-in of 2 pm.

Simon Leacy is named at no. 3; Cathal McCabe at 6; with Diare Guerin and Cian Boran at midfield.

Gerry Keegan leads the attack, James Burke on the edge of the square while the rest of the forward division includes David Qualter, Darragh Melville, Jack Sheridan and Jack Higgins.