O'Connor defers Kerry selection

GAA: All-Ireland champions Kerry have deferred their team selections ahead of the Munster SFC semi-final replay against rivals…

GAA:All-Ireland champions Kerry have deferred their team selections ahead of the Munster SFC semi-final replay against rivals Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Jack O’Connor is waiting on the fitness of defenders Marc O’Sé, Tommy Griffin and Mike McCarthy before he shows his hand.

Earlier, Cork manager Conor Counihan opted for the line-up that started in Killarney last week with Ciaran Sheehan retaining his full-forward role, despite coming under pressure for the number 14 jersey from Colm O’Neill.

The latter kicked a crucial last-minute point after coming on as a substitute last Sunday.

Nicholas Murphy has had back problems and has failed to make the bench, despite his return to training in recent weeks.

Veteran defender Anthony Lynch was ruled out with a groin injury earlier in the week.

Cork (SFC v Kerry):A Quirke; R Carey, G Canty (capt), J O'Sullivan; N O'Leary, M Shields, P Kissane; A O'Connor, A Walsh; P O'Neill, D O'Connor, P Kelly; D Goulding, C Sheehan, P Kerrigan.

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