U20s Team Named For Connacht Opener

The Ulster U20s team to play Connacht in their opening inter-provincial fixture at Kingspan Stadium on Friday evening has been named (kick off 7.00pm).

Michael Lagan, who led Methodist College to a 37th Danske Bank Schools’ Cup triumph last season, has been installed as captain by coaches Allen Clarke and Kieran Campbell.

The starting XV features seven Hughes Insurance Academy players, three of whom featured for the senior Ulster side in last month’s pre-season friendly against Exeter Chiefs - Sean O’Hagan, Jacob Stockdale and Jack Owens.

Children under 16 will gain free entry to this fixture, with adult tickets available for just £5. You can CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW to avoid lengthy queues at the gate. Please note that entry to this fixture is not valid with an Ulster Rugby Season Ticket.

Free parking is available within Kingspan Stadium and can be accessed only via the Mount Merrion entrance. It is strongly recommended that anyone who plans to park within the grounds should purchase tickets in advance for themselves and any passengers.

Supporters who do not require parking can enter the ground via the Onslow Parade entrance only. Gates will open 90 minutes in advance of kick off.

Ulster U20s team and replacements to play Connacht, 2014 Inter-provincial Series, Kingspan Stadium, Friday 5th September, 7.00pm:
1. Michael Lagan (captain, Ballymena)
2. Zac McCall (Queen’s University)
3. Dane Fitzpatrick (Ballynahinch)
4. Tom Donnan (TBC)
5. Nigel Simpson (Queen’s University)
6. Callum Irvine (TBC)
7. Caleb Montgomery (TBC)
8. Lorcan Dow (Queen’s University)
9. Conor Young (Instonians)
10. Sean O’Hagan (Queen’s University)
11. Jacob Stockdale (TBC)
12. Conor McKee (Queen’s University)
13. Sam Arnold (Ballynahinch)
14. Adam Liddell (Malone)
15. Jack Owens (Queen’s University)

Replacements:
16. Andrew McGrath (TBC)
17. Darryl Morton (Armagh)
18. Angelo Marica (Belfast Harlequins)
19. Josh Davidson (TBC)
20. Ross Todd (TBC)
21. Josh Fullerton (Belfast Harlequins)
22. Jack Milligan (Dungannon)
23. Michael Cartmill (Malone)