U21 hurlers make changes for Leinster semi against Westmeath

Tue, 14th June 2016

Dublin U21 hurling manager Joe Fortune has made three changes to the starting 15 for Wednesday night's Bord Gáis Energy Leinster U21HC semi-final against Westmeath in Parnell Park (7.30).

Na Fianna's Paul O'Dea has been named at left half-back while up front Eoghan McHugh and Cian Boland have been handed starting roles.

Cian was selected to start in the impressive semi-final win over Wexford but was utlisied as a first half sub while Eoghan came in for Chris Bennett in the 45th minute.

Westmeath defeated Kilkenny in their quarter-final and will come to Parnell Park buoyed with confidence.

The other provincial semi-final sees Carlow host Offaly in Netwatch Cullen Park next week.

DUBLIN (U21HC v Westmeath)

1. John Treacy Na Fianna

2. Eoghan O'Donnell Whitehall Colmcille

3 James Madden Ballyboden St Enda's

4 Mark McCallion Kilmacud Crokes

5 Shane Barrett Na Fianna

6, Cian Mac Gabhann Kilmacud Crokes

7. Paul O'Dea Na Fianna

8. Jake Malone Cuala

9. John Bellew Lucan Sarsfields