Counihan rings the changes

James Masters and Derek Kavanagh are the notable omissions in the Cork starting line-up ahead of Sunday's Munster SFC semi-final…

James Masters and Derek Kavanagh are the notable omissions in the Cork starting line-up ahead of Sunday's Munster SFC semi-final against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds.

Manager Conor Counihan's side shows four debutantes, while Nemo Rangers' Masters has to make do with a place on the bench.

The new look defensive line-up sees Denis Regan, Brian O'Regan and Paudie Kissane plus midfielder Alan O'Connor all make their first championship appearance.

Kavanagh and Michael Cussen are both sidelined as the manager made no less than seven changes as the Rebels aim for their fourth consecutive Munster appearance.

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Cork: A Quirke, D Duggan, G Canty, B O'Regan, N O'Leary, G Spillane, P Kissane, A O'Connor, N Murphy, S O'Brien, F Goold, P O'Neill, D Goulding, D O'Connor, J Hayes.