Laois won the corresponding fixture earlier in the campaign.
National silverware is on the line for the Laois hurlers this weekend.
Tommy Fitzgerald's side welcome Kerry to Portlaoise this Saturday as they clash in the Division Two decider of the National Hurling League.
Both sides are also guaranteed a spot in Division 1B for the 2027 campaign.
A one point win was enough for Laois when the sides met in the early rounds, as they went on to record an impressive six wins from six games.
Laois hurler Eoin Gaughan says a win will be big for the panel:
Throw in is at 2:00pm from O'Moore Park this Saturday.
You can listen to the full interview on Ahead Of The Game tomorrow night from 7:00pm on Midlands 103.
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