Team check: O'Connell misses out

Cork SH

Cork SH

Pat Ryan replaces Mickey O'Connell at midfield, the only change to the Cork side that defeated Tipperary in the Munster final.

Cork: D Og Cusack; F Ryan, D O'Sullivan, J Browne; W Sherlock, B Corcoran, S Og O hAilpin; D Barrett, P Ryan; T McCarthy, F McCormack, A Browne; S McGrath, J Deane, B O'Connor.

Offaly SH

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Pat Fleury has made four changes as his embattled team prepare to face All-Ireland champions Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final. As widely predicted, Joe Errity comes in at centre back, with Kevin Martin moving across to his customary wing-back position. David Franks drops down to the substitutes bench. The nomadic Michael Duignan, who started at wing back against Derry, moves up to corner forward, dispelling worries that he would have to cry off for Sunday's match. Duignan is still nursing a leg strain but is expected to recover before the weekend. Joe Dooley and John Ryan are both drafted into the full-forward line. The other change marks the return of Brian Whelahan, a welcome boost for the midlanders. The players to give way are Adrian Hanrahan, Conor Gath and John Troy, who left the panel after the quarter-final win over Derry.

Offaly: S Byrne; S Whelahan, K Kinahan, N Claffey; B Whelahan, J Errity, K Martin; Johnny Dooley, G Oakley; J Pilkington, G Hanniffy, B Murphy; M Duignan, J Ryan, Joe Dooley.