The Ulster Ravens, sponsored by CD Group, will aim for their first win of the season when they take on Rotherham Titans at Deramore tomorrow night (kick off 19:00).
Ulster Ravens, sponsored by CD Group, will aim for their first win of the season when they take on Rotherham Titans at Deramore tomorrow night (kick off 19:00).
The Ravens have lost their first two matches in the British and Irish Cup and know they need a victory against the Titans if they are to keep their hopes of qualifying out of the Pool alive.
With Luke Marshall injured against Yorkshire Carnegie last weekend there are a number of positional changes in the backline. Peter Nelson moves from the left wing to fullback, Jacob Stockdale switches from outside centre to the right wing, Ricky Andrew goes from fullback to outside centre, while Jack Owens starts at 12.
Ross Adair is promoted from the bench and is selected on the left wing with Josh Bingham and John Creighton continuing their partnership in the half-backs.
Up front Dave Ryan and Bronson Ross continue at loosehead and tighthead prop respectively, while John Andrew is promoted from the bench to start at hooker in place of Paul Jackson.
James Simpson and captain Neil McComb start in the second row, while the only personnel change in the back row sees Sean Reidy move to the bench with Mike McComish starting at openside. Connor Joyce switches from openside to blindside with Charlie Butterworth continuing at Number 8.
The Rotherham team contains three former Ulster players with James McKinney starting at outhalf for the visitors, Adam Macklin named at tighthead prop and Ali Birch in the back row.
Tickets for the match are priced at £8 for an adult, £5 for children. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are priced at £15. Under 10s are free.
Please note, Ulster Rugby season tickets are not valid for this match.
Ulster Ravens XV & replacements to play Rotherham Titans, British and Irish Cup, Deramore, Friday 24th October 7.00pm:
(15-9): P Nelson, J Stockdale, R Andrew, J Owens, R Adair, J Bingham, J Creighton; (1-8): D Ryan, J Andrew, B Ross, J Simpson, N McComb (Captain), C Joyce, M McComish, C Butterworth;