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Injured Billy Drennan misses Kilkenny's clash with Westmeath

The Leinster champions will also be without Paddy Deegan.

BILLY DRENNAN WILL miss Kilkenny’s Leinster championship opener against Westmeath tomorrow at Nowlan Park (throw-in 6pm) through injury.

The Cats will also be without experienced defender Paddy Deegan, as they seek a fourth provincial title in a row.

The Irish Independent yesterday reported that Drennan was a doubt due to a leg injury he suffered in recent days.

Drennan, 20, made a significant impact with his county during the Alliance league campaign, where Kilkenny made it to the final before losing to Limerick this month.

The forward scored 1-13 against Cork in the league semi final last month and hit a combined 23 points over his county’s two previous games, against Waterford and Dublin.

The Galmoy man returned to U20 duty last Saturday, where he contributed 2-12 in Kilkenny’s 5-20 to 3-20 victory over Galway. 

In better news for Kilkenny, TJ Reid starts at 14. He is part of a Ballyhale Shamrocks contingent which includes Eoin Cody, who captains the team, Adrian Mullen at centre forward, Paddy Mullen in midfield and Richie Reid at centre-back.   

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