Stick or twist? It has never been John Kiely’s way to be radical with team selection

Limerick manager John Kiely during the Munster SHC clash against Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Colm Keys
When Limerick unveiled their first championship team of the season ahead of the Munster round-robin opener with Waterford last month there was a sharp collective intake of breath among rivals and observers.
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