Ulster changes for Glasgow clash
Friday, 11 December 2009 14:09
Ulster head coach Brian McLaughlin has named his starting XV for Saturday's Heineken Cup clash with Stade Francais at Ravenhill, kick off 1.35pm.
A number of changes have been made from the team at faced Glasgow last weekend in the Magners League.
In the front row; Nigel Brady replaces Andy Kyriacou at hooker. Declan Fitzpatrick is named at tight head as BJ Botha is still rehabbing from injury.
In the second row; Ed O'Donoghue replaces Ryan Caldwell, who starts the match as a replacement. In the rest of the pack; Stephen Ferris returns from injury to the No 6 jersey, with David Pollock moving to open side flanker. No 8 Chris Henry, will captain the team.
The backs' see only one change as Andrew Trimble replaces an injured Timoci Nagusa on the right wing.
Commenting on Saturday's game, Ulster Coach Brian McLaughlin said: 'We know how good they are, we know they are a great side with great ambitions for the season. But we have the same ambitions.
'We have them here in Belfast on Saturday, and we have just got to get out onto the pitch and play. We have to out-play them by being accurate and smart, and taking the home advantage. We have to be fearless.'
Ulster XV v Stade Francais in the Heineken Cup at Ravenhill, Saturday, 1.35pm:
(15-9) Clinton Schifcofske, Andrew Trimble, Darren Cave, Ian Whitten, Simon Danelli, Ian Humphreys, Isaac Boss. (1-8) Tom Court, Nigel Brady, Declan Fitzpatrick, Ed O'Donoghue, Dan Tuohy, Stephen Ferris, David Pollock, Chris Henry (capt).
Replacements: Andy Kyriacou, Bryan Young, Justin Fitzpatrick, Ryan Caldwell, Willie Faloon, Paul Marshall, Niall O'Connor, Jamie Smith.
