Ben is suffering from a Knee injury and has not played any hurling since the Quarter-final win over Fr Murphys of London. He was hoping to take some part in Newotwn's recent challenge games against Waterford and Cork but has has to sit out both.

Donal Mulcahy suffered a back injury when falling awkardly in a challenge game against Waterford last weekend and is getting constant treatement in a effort to be fit for the big game.