PRO14: Teams up for Munster v Ulster

Eight changes have been made as Ulster prepare for the first of two inter-provincial matches before attention turns to Europe.

Academy players Michael Lowry and James Hume are in line to make their first competitive Ulster appearances off the bench while Angus Curtis and Adam McBurney are set to make their first starts at inside centre and hooker respectively.

Andrew Warwick, McBurney and Ross Kane form a new front row with Warwick making his 100th appearance in an Ulster jersey. This season I’ve noticed the former Ballymena Academy man take on ball carrying responsibility which has given Ulster another point to their attack and we wish him well as reaches the milestone. Alan O’Connor captains the side at lock and his partnered with Iain Henderson. After a good cameo last week, Jean Deysel makes his first start of the season at eight while Matthew Rea and Nick Timoney are named on the flanks of the scrum.

In the back line John Cooney and Craig GIlroy return to the starting lineup after missing the Cheetahs game . . .

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