Gavin Hogg has announced his team for this week’s Development Squad match against an Ealing Trailfinders Development XV at Affidea Stadium on Friday afternoon. Kick-off 4:00pm.
Please note that this game will be played behind closed doors.
In all, there are seven changes from the one that took to the field against Connacht in Galway last week.
Dan Green retains the captaincy, but he makes the move from full-back to fly-half in a new look backline.
Josh Gibson retains his place on the left wing with Ollie Topping on the opposite wing while Jed Findlay comes in at full-back.
There’s a new midfield partnership with Jonny Scott and Connor Patton starting at inside and outside centre respectively.
Clark logan gets the nod to start at scrumhalf.
There’s one additional change to the starting pack with former Ballymena Academy player Charlie Hargy coming on for Conor Magee at hooker.
Tyrese Abolarin starts at loosehead with Angus Graham continuing at tighthead.
Jayden Irwin and Mahon Rohan are retained in the second row with Shane McGuigan, with Academy duo Jon Rodgers and Adam Boyd being named to start in the backrow.
Conor Magee, Lewis Robinson and Blake McLean provide front row cover from the bench.
Adam Montgomery and James Anderson offer additional forward cover, while Callum Soper, Owen O’Kane and Callum Largey offer Hogg further backline options.
Ulster Rugby Development XV v Eailing Trailfinders Development XV, Friday 11th September, 4:00pm, Affidea Stadium.
- Tyrese Abolarin
- Charlie Hargy
- Angus Graham
- Jayden Irwin
- Mahon Ronan
- Shane McGuigan
- Jon Rodgers
- Adam Boyd
- Clark Logan
- Dan Green (Capt)
- Josh Gibson
- Jonny Scott
- Connor Patton
- Ollie Topping
- Jed Findlay
Replacements
- Conor Magee
- Lewis Robinson
- Blake McLean
- Adam Montgomery
- James Anderson
- Callum Soper
- Owen O’Kane
- Callum Largey