Ulster hooker, Rory Best, will make his 150th appearance for the Province in tomorrow’s Heineken Cup Pool 5 match against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road (kick-off 18:00).
Best is named at hooker alongside former All Black tighthead, John Afoa, and loosehead prop, Callum Black, who makes his first ever start in the Heineken Cup.
The inclusion of Black is one of two changes to the team that defeated Montpellier at Ravenhill last weekend.
The other sees Roger Wilson selected at blindside with Robbie Diack moving to the bench. Nick Williams starts at Number 8, with Chris Henry picked at openside.
Johann Muller captains the side and is joined by Dan Tuohy in the second row.
Craig Gilroy has recovered from the injury that he sustained against Montpellier and starts on the left wing with Andrew Trimble named on the right and Jared Payne continuing at fullback.
Luke Marshall and Darren Cave maintain their partnership in midfield. Paddy . . .
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