The Clare Senior Hurling Starting 15 to face Tipperary in this Sunday's Allianz National Hurling League clash in Semple Stadium, Thurles, at 3.00 p.m. will be named on Friday evening.

Joint Managers Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor confirmed that the team will be named after the final training session ahead of the Round 3 fixture.

Management will make a call on the fitness of Shane O'Donnell on Friday. The Eire Óg man is suffering from a knee strain.

The Banner were second from bottom after their 7 point defeat at the hands of Cork in Pairc Ui Rinn two weeks ago but the 13 point win over Kilkenny on Sunday propelled them into second place behind Tipperary. A win against Tipperary will Put Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor's team level on top with the Premier County. Clare would need to win by 8 points or more to go top outright.

Sunday's game will come too soon for Conor McGrath and Captain Patrick O'Connor who are both nearing recovery from shoulder operations in late 2016.

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