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PRO12: Teams for Edinburgh v Ulster

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John McMurtry

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Ulster have been boosted by the return of a number of key players to the match day 23 for Friday’s trip to play Edinburgh at Murrayfield in the RaboDirect PRO12 (kick off 7.30pm).

Brian McLaughlin welcomes back his international contingent, with Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Tom Court and Rory Best all returning to the starting XV having missed the Inter-provincial games over the festive period.Trimble’s return sees Craig Gilroy shift to the left wing and Stefan Terblanche move back to fullback, with Adam D’Arcy the player making way. Ian Whitten and Darren Cave again form the centre partnership, while Ruan Pienaar and Ian Humphreys continue as half backs.Best and Court are included in the front row in place of Andi Kyriacou and the injured Paddy McAllister. They are joined by All Black prop John Afoa, who picked up the man of the match award in the 33-17 win over Munster last weekend. Captain Johann Muller and Dan Tuohy once again combine in the second row. Stephen Ferris’ inclusion on the blindside flank results in Chris Henry moving to the openside berth, while Pedrie Wannenburg remains at number 8. Willie Faloon has to settle . . .

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8 responses to “PRO12: Teams for Edinburgh v Ulster”

  1. rekinek

    😳
    should have started with
    happy happy New Year to all of you 😀

    Reply
    1. John

      Happy New Year to you too Rekinek.

      Yep I’ll put up live scores throughout the game. They’ll be on the front page nearer the time.

      All the best.

      Reply
  2. parky

    If we can’t win in Edinburgh with that team we ain’t gonna win in Clermont. Good reason for us to try and break our poor record in playing at Murrayfield.

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  3. the mote

    Unfortunately No

    Our record in the Scottish Capital has not been good if ( and its a BIG if ) the forwards can dominate it is winable . . With Ruan at scrumhalf and if Ian can restrain himself from crabbing across the pitch and if either have their kicking boots Ulster have a chance but Visser is a real threat to Ulster happiness, (3 ifs make nothing certain)

    D’Arcy might be due a rest since Payne got injured and the two week experiment with Danielli I think he has played every game from the end of October he may have had a rest on Boxing Day but another won’t awake the bruises.

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    1. John

      Only one win out of our last five visits I believe mote. However this team has to show something this season so lets hope they can produce a good display in a competitive game.

      Reply
  4. Raging Raven

    Is the match on TV?

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    1. John

      No Radio Ulster MW and Online only. 🙁

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      1. rekinek

        are they going to be live comments – as was tried last year?

        Reply

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