Ulster boss Les Kiss has the benefit of several key players who have returned from injury for tomorrow’s match against Zebre, in addition to returning internationals.
Chris Henry will make his first appearance of the season on Friday night after being named in the starting XV for the game at the Kingspan Stadium.
Welcome back to @chrishenry678 who will play hist first game of the season tomorrow night following his return from injury! pic.twitter.com/N308jHYQtr
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 24, 2016
The PRO12 tie will also see Louis Ludik return from injury to take up position at outside centre, while Ireland backs Luke Marshall and Craig Gilroy will rejoin the squad from international duty.
Marshall and Ludik are paired together in midfield by Kiss, with Brett Herron and Ruan Pienaar continuing in the half back positions. Jacob Stockdale is included in a back three combination that will feature the experienced Tommy Bowe and Charles Piutau.
Henry is named in the back row alongside Clive Ross and Sean Reidy, with the latter starting at number eight.
Pete Browne and Franco van der Merwe pack down together in the second row, while skipper Rob Herring will be joined by Kyle McCall and Wiehahn Herbst in the front row.
Here is your Ulster team for Friday's visit of Zebre to Kingspan Stadium. Limited tickets left » https://t.co/RtqNzeJmQg #SUFTUM pic.twitter.com/zDyneh1lE5
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 24, 2016
Ulster team v Zebre at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday November 25 kick-off 7.35pm.
Ulster team: C Piutau, T Bowe, L Ludik, L Marshall, J Stockdale, B Herron, R Pienaar; K McCall, R Herring – capt., W Herbst, P Browne, F van der Merwe, C Ross, C Henry, S Reidy.
Replacements: J Andrew, C Black, A Warwick, D Tuohy, R Diack, P Marshall, C Gilroy, R Lyttle.
