13 of last years All Ireland winning panel are not available for selection for Kilkennys league opener against Cork this weekend.
Eoin Larkin, John & Richie Power will not be available through injury while the Ballyhale contingent are absent until after the club All Ireland final.
This follows 5 high profile retirements since last season.
PIC – New Kilkenny Jersey launched today in Nowlan Park (see above)
