Waterford will be down up to seven starters for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League tie with Kilkenny at UPMC Nowlan Park.
It’s effectively a winner-takes-all clash with Kilkenny currently occupying the second semi-final spot in Division One Group B, with holders Waterford just a point behind them.
Tipperary, with four wins from as many outings, sit on top of the group and are already assured of a place in the last four regardless of how they fare against Antrim on Sunday.