Bryn Ward starts at number eight, while Wilhelm De Klerk is handed a start in midfield.
Ulster have named two Academy players in their starting side for tomorrow night’s crucial clash with Glasgow Warriors in Belfast.
Bryn Ward starts at number eight, while Wilhelm De Klerk is handed a start in midfield alongside the returning James Hume.
There is also a welcome return for veteran hooker Rob Herring after injury, with Tom O’Toole back in the front row following illness.
Nick Timoney captains the side, while the in-form back three of Zac Ward, Werner Kok and Michael Lowry remains unchanged after all three scored against the Stormers last week.
1. Sam Crean (18)
2. Rob Herring (269)
3. Tom O’Toole (140)
4. Harry Sheridan (60)
5. Charlie Irvine (13)
6. Joe Hopes (11)
7. Nick Timoney (C) (182)
8. Bryn Ward (18)
9. Conor McKee (21)
10. Jake Flannery (39)
11. Zac Ward (28)
12. Wilhelm De Klerk (2)
13. James Hume (117)
14. Werner Kok (33)
15. Michael Lowry (134)
Replacements:
16. Tom Stewart (74)
17. Angus Bell (15)
18. Scott Wilson (55)
19. Cormac Izuchukwu (53)
20. Lorcan McLoughlin (4)
21. Nathan Doak (108)
22. Jack Murphy (33)
23. Ethan McIlroy (76)
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