Ulster rugby have released the starting line up for what is likely to be the Under 20’s Inter Provincial decider against Leinster.
Following on from last Friday’s excellent 20-15 victory over Munster in Cork, Ulster have made one change to their starting line up for the game against Leinster this Friday at Ravenhill. KO 5.00pm.
Calum Thelfor, who came on as a replacement against Munster, starts at blindside wing-forward with Stephen Irvine dropping to the bench.
There are 2 changes to the replacements panel with Stephen Lecky coming in for Paddy Marks and Chris Leathem replacing Adam Bratton.
Commenting on the selection manager John McKibbin was full of praise for the effort that the players put in against Munster.
“An away win in Munster is a great achievement but the players know that we have room for improvement. Whilst we had the majority of possession and created a number of scoring opportunities, we over elaborated at times and did not take our chances. Against what is a good Leinster side, it will be crucial that we take our opportunities and cut down on unforced errors. That said, this is a very talented squad of players who have made selection decisions very difficult for the coaches with their performance last weekend and in the warm-up games. They know themselves that they will need to raise their game on Friday if we are to secure another win”
Ulster U20s v Leinster U20s, Friday 10th September, Ravenhill, kick off 5pm
Tickets are available on the gate and admission is £6/adults and £3/childrenULSTER U20s: (15-9) Charlie Simpson (Ballymena); Chris Colvin (QUB), Stewart McIlwaine (QUB), Luke Marshall (Ballymena – Captain), Michael McAuley (QUB); Paddy Jackson (MCB), Conor Spence (BRA) (1-8) Andy Warwick (Ballymena), Jonny Murphy (Banbridge), Kyle McCall (Ballynahinch), David Whan (Ballymena), Ian Henderson (BRA), Calum Thelfor (Dungannon), Dominic Gallagher (Trinity), David McGuigan (Friends School)
Replacements: (16-22) Darryl Maxwell (Malone), Conor Carey (MCB), Adam Best (Currie RFC), Stephen Irvine (Ballynahinch), Stephen Leckey (Glasgow Hawks), Blane McIlroy (MCB), Chris Leathem (Banbridge)
The most interesting change is Dungannon’s Thelfor forcing his way into a highly competitive back row to link up with McGuigan and Gallagher. Hinch’s Irvine drops to the bench, but the big unit should be still seeing plenty of game time with this combative back row.
Henderson and Whan give great options in second row with Henderson, having an engine that just doesn’t quit, being a perfect partner for the combative Whan.
In the fornt row it is our understanding that Warwick assumes the captaincy with the impressive prop being perhaps more vocal than Marshall. Warwick packs down with Murphy and McCall.
Jackson continues to link up with Spence in a half back combination which should have every Ulster supporter rubbing their hands in anticipation of the years to come then add in Marshall, McIlwaine (the younger), Simpson, Colvin and McAuley and it should be a cracking match.
I highly recommend that you get your butts along to Ravers tomorrow to watch what should be a great game. The best £6 you’ll ever spend!
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