Packing down in the front row is Ireland international, Sadhbh McGrath, at loosehead prop, where she is joined by captain Beth Cregan at Hooker and Gemma McCamley at tighthead prop.
The second row is covered by Fiona Tuite and Keelin Brady as lock. Chloe Donnan starts at blindside flanker and is joined by Maebh Clenaghan as openside flanker. Ireland U20s player, Sophie Barrett is given the nod at number 8.
Laura Cairns and Abby Moyles start as the scrum half and fly half pairing.
Ella Durkan starts at inside centre and is joined by last season's Ulster Rugby Women's Player of the Year, Kelly McCormill, on the outside.
The back three sees Megan Edwards and Niamh Marley on the wings, with Maeve Liston starting at full-back.
Houston has selected a 4:4 split amongst the replacements, with Sarah Roberts, Aishling O'Connell, Taryn Schutzler, Brenda Barr providing forward options and Amber Redmond, Peita McAlister, Toni MacCartney and Stacey Sloan ensuring the backs have options .
Ulster Senior Women v Munster Senior Women
(1-8) Sahbh McGrath, Beth Cregan (C), Gemma McCamley, Fiona Tuite, Keelin Brady, Chloe Donnan, Maebh Clenaghan, Sophie Barrett
(15-9) Maeve Liston, Niamh Marley, Kelly McCormill, Ella Durkan, Megan Edwards, Abby Moyles, Laura Cairns
Replacements: Sarah Roberts, Aishling O'Connell, Taryn Schutzler, Brenda Barr, Amber Redmond, Peita McAlister, Toni MacCartney, Stacey Sloan.
Our opposition:
📢 TEAM NEWS | The Munster side to face Ulster in the opening round of the @VodafoneIreland
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) August 11, 2023
Women's Interprovincial Championship has been named.
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Where to watch
Supporters can purchase match tickets at the game – priced at £5 with cash payment preferred (U18s are free). The game will also be broadcast on BBC iPlayer and TG4 YouTube.