Team news: Waterford will field the same side that put Cork to the sword for this weekend's Munster hurling final clash with Limerick.
With no injury concerns to speak of, Waterford manager Justin McCarthy resisted the temptation to spring Brian Phelan, who impressed when introduced against the Rebels, into action meaning the De La Salle defender will again have to settle for a place on the bench.
Limerick named their side last night for the clash at Thurles with captain Damien Reale left out having failed to recover from the concussion suffered in the second replay of the semi-final against Tipperary.
Elsewhere, Mayo manager John O'Mahony has made seven changes, including two debutants, for the football qualifier first round meeting with Cavan.
Ballaghaderreen youngsters David Kilcullen (20) and Pierce Hanley (18) will get their first taste of championship action when the sides meet at McHale Park on Saturday evening.
Waterford(SHC v Cavan): C Hennessy; E Murphy, D Prendergast, A Kearney; T Browne, K McGrath, J Murray; M Walsh (capt), J Kennedy; E Kelly, D Shanahan, S Molumphy; J Mullane, S Prendergast, P Flynn.
Mayo(SFC v Cavan): D Clarke; A Higgins, L O'Malley, T Howley; P Gardiner, D Kilcullen, T Mortimer; D Heaney, D Brady; BJ Padden, P Hanley, A Dillon; C Mortimer, B Moran, A Moran.