| MD | Players | Nationality | DOB | A(D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Sep-1997 | Ronan O'Gara | Ireland | 07-Mar-1977 | 20(184) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Anthony Horgan | Ireland | 15-Nov-1976 | 20(296) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Brian O'Meara | Ireland | 05-Apr-1976 | 21(155) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Domonic Crotty | Ireland | 26-Jul-1974 | 23(43) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Alan Quinlan | Ireland | 13-Jul-1974 | 23(56) |
| 27-Sep-1997 | John Kelly | Ireland | 18-Apr-1974 | 23(162) |
| 20-Sep-1997 | Andrew Thompson | Ireland | 09-Mar-1974 | 23(195) |
| 13-Sep-1997 | Anthony Foley | Ireland | 30-Oct-1973 | 23(318) |
| 13-Sep-1997 | Killian Keane | Ireland | 14-Aug-1971 | 26(31) |
| 13-Sep-1997 | Ultan O'Callaghan | Ireland | 24-Mar-1971 | 26(174) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Eddie Halvey | Ireland | 11-Jul-1970 | 27(58) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Ian Murray | Ireland | 17-Jan-1970 | 27(233) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Mick Galway | Ireland | 08-Oct-1966 | 30(335) |
| 07-Sep-1997 | Peter Clohessy | Ireland | 22-Mar-1966 | 31(170) |
MD = Match date,
DOB = Date of birth,
A(D) = Age(days).