McLaughlin names side for Brussels clash

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named his starting XV, plus replacements, for their Heineken Cup clash on Saturday with Stade Francais in Brussels, kick-off 3.45pm (Irish time).

A number of changes have been made, to the team that gained a 10 point home victory, over Stade Francais last weekend.

In the backs; Timoci Nagusa, replaces Andrew Trimble on the wing. Trimble moves to partner captain Paddy Wallace in the centre.

BJ Botha returns from injury to the No 3 jersey, moving Declan Fitzpatrick to the bench. Willie Faloon replaces David Pollock as open side flanker; Pollock starts the game as a replacement.

Ulster XV v Stade Francais in Heineken Cup on Saturday, 19 December:
(1-8) Tom Court, Nigel Brady, BJ Botha, Ed O'Donoghue, Dan Tuohy, Stephen Ferris, Willie Faloon, Chris Henry.
(9-15) Clinton Schifcofske, Timoci Nagusa, Andrew Trimble, Paddy Wallace (Capt), Simon Danielli, Ian Humphreys, Isaac Boss.

Replacements
(16-23) Andy Kyriacou, Bryan Young, Declan Fitzpatrick, Ryan Caldwell, David Pollock, Cillian Willis, Ian Whitten, Darren Cave.