Dan McFarland has made five changes after Ulster suffered their heaviest ever defeat at the hands of Munster ahead of the challenge of Connacht at the Kingspan Stadium tomorrow night.
In the pack, Rory Best makes his first appearance of the season at hooker while Andy Warwick is retained after reaching the 100 club last time out. The second row partnership remains unchanged as Iain Henderson is cleared fit to play after concussion cut short is involvement in Limerick. The only change in the back row sees Marcell Coetzee come in for Jean Deysel at number 8. Matthew Rea and Nick Timoney continue as Ulster’s flankers.
Angus Curtis moves to the 13 jersey after Darren Cave picked up a thumb injury last week. He is partnered by Stuart McCloskey in the centre. John Cooney and Billy Burns remain as the chosen half back pairing however Johnny McPhillips is promoted to the bench after Michael Lowry picked up an injury. Craig Gilroy misses the match with Jacob Stockdale replacing him. Angus Kernohan moves to the right wing with Ireland’s Grand Slam hero slotting . . .
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