Friendly: Ulster named for Bayonne clash!

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The Ulster side for this evening’s match against Bayonne has just been released by Ulster Rugby. As is the norm at this time of year it’s a fairly experimental side, bereft of many of the big name players and a bit light looking up front.

It is an exciting young back line with the main point of note being, Ireland U20’s star, Peter Nelson starting at full back with Jared Payne moved to the centre alongside Farrell, I expect however to see Nelson and Payne swapping round throughout the match.

The unknown, well to me anyway, Sean Doyle gets a start at in the back row along side McComish and Diack with Ali Birch benching so I’ll be interested to hear reports of Doyle’s play.

Bayonne are mid way through a series of matches in their build up for the Top 14. Historically this has been a fairly physical encounter for Ulster and I expect nothing different this time round. The home side should be firm favourites to take this game but at this stage of the season for Ulster it’s all about working on combinations for Ulster.

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