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Wed 07 Jul 2007Reale expected tostart for LimerickTeam NewsLimerick captain Damien Reale is set to start in Sunday's Munster hurling final against Waterford at Semple Stadium. The hugely influential defender sustained mild concussion early in the semi-final against Tipperary - which Limerick won at the third attempt - but is now on course to resume duties at right corner back.Reale is still being observed by Limerick team doctor Dave Boylan, and the standard advice is to avoid any contact training within two weeks of the injury. But that still leaves him in the clear to start on Sunday provided there are no further repercussions.