Clare have been dealt a blow ahead of their opening round of the National Football League against Cavan.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins and Aaron Fitzgerald will all miss out through injury.
Colm Collins has handed out six starting debuts for the game.
Killian Roche is named between the sticks to fill the gloves of the recently retired Joe Hayes.
Cillian Brennan is named at full back with two more starting debutantes in the half forward line in the form of Alan Sweeney & Gearoid O’Brien.
After impressing in the McGrath Cup, Eimhin Courtney & Conor Finucane are named in the left and right corner forward slots.
The team in full is Killian Roche in goal with a full back line of Cian O’Dea, Cillian Brennan and Gordon Kelly.
Ciaran Russell returns to wear the number six jersey with Jamie Malone & Pearse Lillis manning the wings.
Captain Gary Brennan makes his first appearance of the season at midfield where he’s once more partnered by Cathal O’Connor.
Eoin Cleary lines out at centre forward for his first game of 2018 with Alan Sweeney & Gearoid O’Brien either side of him.
Keelan Sexton is named at full forward with Eimhin Courtney and Conor Finucane in the corners.
Throw in on Saturday in Cusack Park is at 2pm with live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Martin Daly Tyre Stop Tulla Road Ennis.
