The Ballyhale star is one of four changes made by Brian Cody.
TJ Reid returns to the Kilkenny starting 15 for their clash with Laois in the Leinster Hurling Championship tomorrow.
Brian Cody has made four changes from the team that beat Westmeath, with Reid and Eoin Cody entering the full-forward line.
Conor Browne replaces Liam Blanchfield at wing back, and James Maher goes into midfield in place of Cian Kenny.
Throw-in tomorrow is at 5.30pm at UPMC Nowlan Park, and we'll have live commentary here on Midlands 103.
Leinster Senior HC – Kilkenny Team Against Laois Named pic.twitter.com/N0MCmm1Z8o
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