Ulster team named to face Leinster in Interpro clash

Head Coach, Murray Houston, has named his side to face Leinster in Saturday's third round of Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship match at Kingspan Stadium (KO 4.45pm).

Head coach Murray Houston has named his starting 23 to take on Leinster this weekend, with only a few tweaks made to the squad.

Following on from last week, slight changes to the front row have been made with Megan Brodie starting at loosehead. India Daley returns at hooker and Sophie Barrett at tighthead to finish out the trio.

The second row remains the same, with Brenda Barr and Cara Oโ€™Kane running out.

Moya Hill and Maebh Clenaghan once more form the back row duo, and are joined by vice-captain, Brittany Hogan.

Filling out the halves, captain Kathryn Dane and Abby Moyles run out at scrum and fly-half.

The midfield partnership sees changes with Vicky Irwin starting at inside centre, and Catherine Martin takes outside centre.

On the wings, Lauren Patterson and Lucy Thompson take the charge, with Lauren Farrell-McCabe starting at full-back.

Houston sticks to 5:3 split amongst the replacements, with with Christy Hill, Bronach Cassidy, Ava Fannin, Ellen Patterson and Stacey Sloan as forward replacements, with Rachael McIlroy, Megan Edwards and Lucinda Kinghan ready to make an impact for the backs.

This is Ellen Patterson's first call up to the starting pack, with Lucinda Kinghan joining the squad from the Irish Sevens setup.

Megan Simpson is reserve for this weekend's team.

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Ulster Rugby v Leinster Rugby, Saturday 24 August (kick-off 4.45pm)

(15-9): Lauren Farrell - McCabe, Lucy Thompson, Catherine Martin, Vicky Irwin, Lauren Patterson, Abby Moyles, Kathryn Dane (C)

(1-8): Megan Brodie, India Daley, Sophie Barrett, Brenda Barr, Cara O'Kane, Moya Hill, Maebh Clenaghan, Brittany Hogan (VC)

Replacements: Christy Hill, Bronach Cassidy, Ava Fannin, Ellen Patterson, Stacey Sloan, Rachael McIlroy, Megan Edwards, Lucinda Kinghan

Reserve: Megan Simpson

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Where to watch

The game will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and TG4.