Ulster ‘A’ team named to host Munster

The Ulster 'A' coaching team has named the match-day squad for the Ulster's second Inter-Provincial game of the season, which will be a behind-closed-doors clash against Munster 'A' tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 4.30pm). Ethan McIlroy has been named to start at full-back, alongside Aaron Sexton and Conor Rankin on the wings. Hayden Hyde and Ben Moxham will form the midfield partnership, while Bill Jonhston is named at fly-half, with Lewis Finlay getting the nod at scrum-half. The starting front row sees Callum Reid at loosehead, Adam McBurney at hooker and Ross Kane at tighthead. Cormac Izuchukwu will partner Conor McMenamin in the second row. David McCann - who will lead the side - starts at blindside, and is named with Marcus Rea at openside and Nick Timoney at Number Eight in the back row. The coaching team has opted for a 6-2 split on the bench, with James McCormick, Bradley Roberts, Kyle McCall, Gareth Milasinovich, Harry Sheridan, and George Saunderson providing forward cover. Nathan Doak and Bruce Houston offer back line reinforcement. Follow Ulster Rugby on Twitter for score updates. Ulster ‘A’ team to play Munster ‘A’ at Kingspan Stadium, Saturday 12 December, 4.30pm:  (15-9) Ethan McIlroy, Conor Rankin, Ben Moxham, Hayden Hyde, Aaron Sexton, Bill Johnston, Lewis Finlay; (1-8) Callum Reid, Adam McBurney, Ross Kane, Cormac Izuchukwu, Conor McMenamin, David McCann (Capt.), Marcus Rea, Nick Timoney. Replacements: James McCormick, Kyle McCall, Gareth Milasinovich, Harry Sheridan, George Saunderson, Nathan Doak, Bruce Houston, Bradley Roberts.