The Ulster Ravens team, sponsored by CD Group, has been named for the opening British and Irish Cup Pool 2 match against Aberavon at Talbot Athletic Ground.
A number of senior squad members have been named in the panel including Ricky Andrew, Ruaidhri Murphy, Ireland international Declan Fitzpatrick and captain, Neil McComb.
Two former Lansdowne players, Clive Ross and Charlie Butterworth pack down beside each other in the back row.
Peter Nelson has recovered from injury and takes his place in a backline that includes talented young players Ross Adair, Jacob Stockdale, Jack Owens, Sean O’Hagan and David Shanahan.
Hughes Insurance Academy players, John Andrew and John Donnan start at hooker and second row respectively, while new summer signing to Ulster, Sean Reidy is selected at blindside.
Ex Zebre prop, Dave Ryan, is named among the replacements as are Ireland U20s backrow Frank Taggart and ex Methody outhalf Josh Bingham.
Ulster are in a pool that includes Aberavon, Yorkshire Carnegie and Rotherham Titans.
Next Saturday, the Ravens play Yorkshire Carnegie at Kingspan Stadium. Kick off is 14.00. Tickets can be bought here
Ulster Ravens team to play Aberavon, Talbot Athletic Ground, 11th October 2014, kick off 3pm.
15 Peter Nelson
14 Ross Adair
13 Ricky Andrew
12 Jacob Stockdale
11 Jack Owens
10 Sean O’Hagan
9 David Shanahan
1 Ruaidhri Murphy
2 John Andrew
3 Declan Fitzpatrick
4 John Donnan
5 Neil McComb (Captain)
6 Sean Reidy
7 Clive Ross
8 Charlie Butterworth
Replacements
16 Kyle McCall
17 Dave Ryan
18 James Simpson
19 Frank Taggart
20 Josh Bingham
21 John Creighton
22 Conor McKee