The Ulster A team, sponsored by CD Group, has been announced for Saturday's British & Irish Cup Quarter-Final away to Bedford Blues (Goldington Road, 3.00pm).
WATCH LIVE: You can watch the match live on www.ulsterrugby.com from 2.55pm on Saturday.
Coaches Kieran Campbell and Willie Anderson have opted for a settled squad, with 18 of the match day 22 having been involved in at least three of the six group stage games.
Ross Kane will captain the side from tight-head prop alongside Adam McBurney at hooker and Tommy O’Hagan at loose-head.
Matthew Dalton, one of 11 Abbey Insurance Ulster Academy players in the squad, joins the experienced Peter Browne in the second row.
In the back row, Marcus Rea and Clive Ross start at blindside and openside respectively, with Greg Jones the other loose forward.
Behind the pack, David Shanahan is given the nod to start at scrum-half, with Peter Nelson continuing at fly-half.
Angus Curtis, who impressed for Ireland U20s during the recent Six Nations campaign, will make his first appearance in the British & Irish Cup, as he is named in midfield beside the ever-present Callum Patterson.
In the back three, the pace laden duo of Aaron Cairns and Angus Kernohan start on the wings, with Jack Owens retaining his place at full-back.
On the bench, the Ulster coaches have opted for a 5/2 combination as Alexander Clarke, Eric O’Sullivan and Tom O’Toole will cover the front row, with Jack Regan and Matthew Agnew selected as the other forward replacements. Jonny Stewart and James Hume will provide the backline cover.
Ulster A team to play Bedford Blues, Saturday 31st March at Goldington Road, 3.00pm:
(1-8): Tommy O’Hagan, Adam McBurney, Ross Kane (Capt), Matthew Dalton, Peter Browne, Marcus Rea, Clive Ross, Greg Jones;
(9-15): David Shanahan, Peter Nelson, Aaron Cairns, Angus Curtis, Callum Patterson, Angus Kernohan, Jack Owens.
Replacements: Alexander Clarke, Eric O’Sullivan, Tom O’Toole, Jack Regan, Matthew Agnew, Jonny Stewart, James Hume.
British & Irish Cup Quarter-finals:
Friday 30th March, 3.00pm:
Jersey Reds v Doncaster Knights
Leinster A v Munster A
Saturday 31st March, 3.00pm
Bedford Blues v Ulster A
Ealing Trailfinders v Cornish Pirates
Semi-finals:
20/21/22 April:
Semi-final 1: Ealing Trailfinders / Cornish Pirates v Bedford Blues / Ulster A
Semi-final 2: Jersey Reds / Doncaster Knights v Leinster A / Munster A
Final:
11/12/13 May - Venue TBC
WATCH LIVE: You can watch the match live on www.ulsterrugby.com from 2.55pm on Saturday.
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Coaches Kieran Campbell and Willie Anderson have opted for a settled squad, with 18 of the match day 22 having been involved in at least three of the six group stage games.
Ross Kane will captain the side from tight-head prop alongside Adam McBurney at hooker and Tommy O’Hagan at loose-head.
Matthew Dalton, one of 11 Abbey Insurance Ulster Academy players in the squad, joins the experienced Peter Browne in the second row.
In the back row, Marcus Rea and Clive Ross start at blindside and openside respectively, with Greg Jones the other loose forward.
Behind the pack, David Shanahan is given the nod to start at scrum-half, with Peter Nelson continuing at fly-half.
Angus Curtis, who impressed for Ireland U20s during the recent Six Nations campaign, will make his first appearance in the British & Irish Cup, as he is named in midfield beside the ever-present Callum Patterson.
In the back three, the pace laden duo of Aaron Cairns and Angus Kernohan start on the wings, with Jack Owens retaining his place at full-back.
On the bench, the Ulster coaches have opted for a 5/2 combination as Alexander Clarke, Eric O’Sullivan and Tom O’Toole will cover the front row, with Jack Regan and Matthew Agnew selected as the other forward replacements. Jonny Stewart and James Hume will provide the backline cover.
Ulster A team to play Bedford Blues, Saturday 31st March at Goldington Road, 3.00pm:
(1-8): Tommy O’Hagan, Adam McBurney, Ross Kane (Capt), Matthew Dalton, Peter Browne, Marcus Rea, Clive Ross, Greg Jones;
(9-15): David Shanahan, Peter Nelson, Aaron Cairns, Angus Curtis, Callum Patterson, Angus Kernohan, Jack Owens.
Replacements: Alexander Clarke, Eric O’Sullivan, Tom O’Toole, Jack Regan, Matthew Agnew, Jonny Stewart, James Hume.
British & Irish Cup Quarter-finals:
Friday 30th March, 3.00pm:
Jersey Reds v Doncaster Knights
Leinster A v Munster A
Saturday 31st March, 3.00pm
Bedford Blues v Ulster A
Ealing Trailfinders v Cornish Pirates
Semi-finals:
20/21/22 April:
Semi-final 1: Ealing Trailfinders / Cornish Pirates v Bedford Blues / Ulster A
Semi-final 2: Jersey Reds / Doncaster Knights v Leinster A / Munster A
Final:
11/12/13 May - Venue TBC