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Ulster name side for Paris encounter

Can in-form Ulster finish off their ERC campaign with a victory?
Can in-form Ulster finish off their ERC campaign with a victory?

Ulster coach Matt Williams has named his team to take on Stade Francais at the Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday.

David Pollock will captain the Ulster side against the French, which will mean Kieron Dawson starts on the bench.

A number of rotational changes, aimed to give younger players more Heineken Cup experience sees Ian Whitten replace Paddy Wallace; Niall O'Connor back in the starting line-up in place of Ian Humphreys and Paul Marshall starting at 9, while Isaac Boss starts the last Heineken Cup game of the season on the bench. Paul Steinmetz has replaced Darren Cave in the first XV for this game.

Bryan Young has been called up in place of Tom Court, who will start this game as a replacement. Young will be joined by Nigel Brady and BJ Botha, who has returned to full health after missing Ulster's last game against Quins.

Matt McCullough steps in for Stephen Ferris, who is currently injured. Chris Henry returns to the starting line-up for his second ERC fixture for Ulster.

Ulster XV v Stade Francais, Heineken Cup at the Stade Jean Bouin, Saturday 24 January, kick-off 1.35pm: Clinton Schifcofske, Andrew Trimble, Paul Steinmetz, Ian Whitten, Simon Danielli, Niall O'Connor, Paul Marshall, Bryan Young, Nigel Brady, Brendon Botha, Ed O'Donoghue, Ryan Caldwell, Matt McCullough, David Pollock (capt ), Chris Henry.

Replacements: Stuart Philpott, Tom Court, Kieron Dawson, Willie Faloon, Rob Dewey, Isaac Boss, Mark McCrea.




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