Brian Hayes has been named to start Cork in Sunday’s Allianz HL Division 1 final against Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (4pm).
St Finbarr’s clubman, scorer of six goals in the league campaign so far, was forced off with a knee issue in the win over Galway a fortnight ago. In the immediate aftermath of the injury, there were fears that he might be ruled out for the remainder of the season but those concerns were allayed after a scan.
Cork still expected to be without the attacker for the league final and possibly the championship opener against Clare on Easter Sunday, April 20, but he has been passed fit and is named at left corner-forward on a Rebels side that shows four changes from the 12-point triumph against…