Ulster Makes Seven Changes Ahead of Match Against Munster

Ulster's head coach Richie Murphy has implemented seven changes to the team for the United Rugby Championship match against Munster on Saturday at Affidea Stadium.

Stuart McCloskey returns to the starting lineup at inside centre, partnering with Jamie Benson. This match marks McCloskey's 218th appearance for Ulster, placing him alongside Rory Best on the province's all-time cap list. Nathan Doak will start at scrum-half, while Jack Murphy remains at fly-half after a strong performance last week.

Munster, coming off a bonus-point victory over the Bulls, sees the return of captain Tadhg Beirne from injury as part of nine changes made by head coach Clayton McMillan. The team includes a revamped back row and sees JJ Hanrahan reinstated at fly-half. The last encounter between the two teams ended with Ulster winning 28-3 in Belfast on New Year's Day.