Ulster have been boosted by the inclusion of Ian Humphreys, Darren Cave and Jared Payne to the starting XV for Friday’s RaboDirect PRO12 game against Treviso at Ravenhill (kick off 7.05pm).
The backline trio have overcome recent injuries with Humphreys (shoulder) replacing Paddy Jackson at outhalf and Cave replacing Luke Marshall in the centre. Cave is named at outside centre so Nevin Spence will move inside to wear the No. 12 shirt. Payne has shaken off a dead leg and will make only his third appearance for the Province at fullback in place of Adam D’Arcy.
Head Coach Brian McLaughlin has also made three personnel changes up front. Andi Kyriacou comes in for Nigel Brady at hooker after starting from the bench in last week’s defeat to the Dragons. Tim Barker gets a chance to impress in the second row alongside Dan Tuohy, with Lewis Stevenson named among the replacements.
The other change in the pack will see Mike McComish make his first competitive start for the Province as he is named at openside flanker instead of Willie Faloon. Kyle McCall is among the replacements for the second consecutive week and could make his debut if selected . . .
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