Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, has named Ulster's match day squad to take on Edinburgh at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (kick off 7.35pm).
Rob Herring, who signed a two-year contract extension earlier this week, will replace Rory Best as hooker and captain for the important Guinness PRO12 clash, as Kiss continues to manage his playing resources.
The 25-year-old is joined in the front row by Ricky Lutton, who will make his first start of the campaign, and Kyle McCall.
Franco van der Merwe and Roger Wilson return to the side at lock and number 8 respectively, while Ireland internationals Dan Tuohy, Chris Henry and Iain Henderson make up the rest of the pack.
Luke Marshall is given an opportunity in midfield beside Darren Cave, with Rory Scholes due to start in a back three that also features Andrew Trimble and Peter Nelson.
Ruan Pienaar, who won his 100th Ulster cap last weekend against Leinster, will continue at halfback alongside Paddy Jackson.
Second row Alan O’Connor could make his first appearance of the season after being included on the bench. John Andrew, Andy Warwick and Wiehahn Herbst will provide front row cover, with Nick Williams named as the other forward replacement.
Paul Marshall, Stuart McCloskey and Louis Ludik complete Ulster’s match day panel.
Seated tickets are now sold out but there is still availability on all four terraces. Please click here to purchase now.
Due to high demand of our Fonacab taxi service over the festive period, Ulster Rugby will be offering a complimentary Christmas bus service (operated by Belfast Bus Company). The bus will depart Mount Merrion Avenue at 10pm tonight dropping off at St. George's Market and Victoria Square only. Please respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium on match nights.
Ulster team & replacements to face Edinburgh, Guinness PRO12, Kingspan Stadium, Friday 4th December (kick off 7.35pm):
(15-9): P Nelson, A Trimble, D Cave, L Marshall, R Scholes, P Jackson, R Pienaar; (1-8): K McCall, R Herring (captain), R Lutton, D Tuohy, F van der Merwe, I Henderson, C Henry, R Wilson;
Replacements (16-23): J Andrew, A Warwick, W Herbst, A O’Connor, N Williams, P Marshall, S McCloskey, L Ludik.
Rob Herring, who signed a two-year contract extension earlier this week, will replace Rory Best as hooker and captain for the important Guinness PRO12 clash, as Kiss continues to manage his playing resources.
The 25-year-old is joined in the front row by Ricky Lutton, who will make his first start of the campaign, and Kyle McCall.
Franco van der Merwe and Roger Wilson return to the side at lock and number 8 respectively, while Ireland internationals Dan Tuohy, Chris Henry and Iain Henderson make up the rest of the pack.
Luke Marshall is given an opportunity in midfield beside Darren Cave, with Rory Scholes due to start in a back three that also features Andrew Trimble and Peter Nelson.
Ruan Pienaar, who won his 100th Ulster cap last weekend against Leinster, will continue at halfback alongside Paddy Jackson.
Second row Alan O’Connor could make his first appearance of the season after being included on the bench. John Andrew, Andy Warwick and Wiehahn Herbst will provide front row cover, with Nick Williams named as the other forward replacement.
Paul Marshall, Stuart McCloskey and Louis Ludik complete Ulster’s match day panel.
Seated tickets are now sold out but there is still availability on all four terraces. Please click here to purchase now.
Due to high demand of our Fonacab taxi service over the festive period, Ulster Rugby will be offering a complimentary Christmas bus service (operated by Belfast Bus Company). The bus will depart Mount Merrion Avenue at 10pm tonight dropping off at St. George's Market and Victoria Square only. Please respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium on match nights.
Ulster team & replacements to face Edinburgh, Guinness PRO12, Kingspan Stadium, Friday 4th December (kick off 7.35pm):
(15-9): P Nelson, A Trimble, D Cave, L Marshall, R Scholes, P Jackson, R Pienaar; (1-8): K McCall, R Herring (captain), R Lutton, D Tuohy, F van der Merwe, I Henderson, C Henry, R Wilson;
Replacements (16-23): J Andrew, A Warwick, W Herbst, A O’Connor, N Williams, P Marshall, S McCloskey, L Ludik.