Captain Iain Henderson returns from injury to reinforce the second row, partnering Cormac Izuchukwu. Rob Baloucoune is back on the wing after recovering from the injury sustained against the DHL Stormers, while Michael Lowry has completed his return-to-play protocols after a concussion and starts at fullback.
In the front row, Andrew Warwick and Scott Wilson pack down either side of hooker Rob Herring. In the back row, Matty Rea is joined by Nick Timoney at openside and James McNabney at number eight.
Nathan Doak and Jack Murphy continue their half-back partnership, with Jude Postlethwaite and Stuart McCloskey combining in midfield. Jacob Stockdale lines up on the left wing, with Baloucoune on the right and Lowry at 15 to round out the back three.
Murphy has gone with a 5:3 split on the bench, with Tom Stewart, Callum Reid, Tom O’Toole, Alan O’Connor and David McCann covering the forwards. The backline replacements are Dave Shanahan, Stewart Moore and Werner Kok.
Ulster Rugby side to face Munster at Thomond Park<br>
Friday 9 May, kick-off 7.35pm – Live on Premier Sports and RTÉ
1\. Andrew Warwick (210)<br>
2. Rob Herring (252) <br>
3. Scott Wilson (33)<br>
4. Iain Henderson CAPTAIN (161)<br>
5. Cormac Izuchukwu (40)<br>
6. Matty Rea (112)<br>
7. Nick Timoney (165)<br>
8. James McNabney (18)
9\. Nathan Doak (87)<br>
10. Jack Murphy (11)<br>
11. Jacob Stockdale (132)<br>
12. Stuart McCloskey (202)<br>
13. Jude Postlethwaite (28)<br>
14. Rob Baloucoune (70)<br>
15. Michael Lowry (122)
Replacements:<br>
16. Tom Stewart (53)<br>
17. Callum Reid (28)<br>
18. Tom O’Toole (121)<br>
19. Alan O’Connor (211) <br>
20. David McCann (66)<br>
21. Dave Shanahan (97) <br>
22. Stewart Moore (81)<br>
23. Werner Kok (14)
Referee: Adam Jones (WRU)