Ulster have been handed a timely boost as their season nears a climax with the return of props Angus Bell and Scott Wilson from injury.
Australian international loosehead Bell has been named in the starting lineup to face DHL Stormers tomorrow in their BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Affidea Stadium. Wilson takes his place on the bench among the replacements.
The return of both players comes as an extra boost for Ulster who secured their place in the Challenge Cup final later this month in Bilbao with victory over Exeter Chiefs last weekend.
Hooker James McCormick starts against the Stormers alongside Ireland international Tom O'Toole at tighthead prop.
Captain Iain Henderson starts in the second row alongside development lock, Charlie Irvine.
There is one change to the back row this weekend, with Irish international Cormac Izuchukwu moving to blindside flanker, while Nick Timoney and Juarno Augustus retain their spots from last week.
Scrum-half Nathan Doak and out-half Jack Murphy continue in the half-back positions.
In the midfield, Jude Postlethwaite moves from outside centre to the 12 shirt, with Ethan McIlroy replacing the injured Stuart McCloskey.
In the back three positions, Werner Kok returns to the starting lineup on the right wing. Zac Ward switches over to the left wing this week, while Michael Lowry retains his position at full-back.
Neither McCloskey (hamstring) nor Jacob Stockdale (facial injury) are named in the squad and both appear to be in a race against time to be fit for the Challenge Cup final in just over two weeks.
Ulster: Michael Lowry; Werner Kok, Ethan McIlroy, Jude Postlethwaite, Zac Ward; Jack Murphy, Nathan Doak; Angus Bell, James McCormick, Tom O'Toole; Iain Henderson (capt), Charlie Irvine; Cormac Izuchukwu, Nick Timoney, Juarno Augustus
Replacements: Tom Stewart, Eric O'Sullivan, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, Bryn Ward, Conor McKee, Jake Flannery, Wilhelm De Klerk
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