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Stockdale selected at full-back for Ulster's first game of new season

Ireland international Jacob Stockdale has been named at full-back for Ulster's opening Guinness P...



Ireland international Jacob Stockdale has been named at full-back for Ulster's opening Guinness PRO14 game of the season against Benetton. 

Stockdale will be joined in the back three by Rob Lyttle and Craig Gilroy.

Stewart Moore will make his first senior start for Ulster, partnering James Hume in midfield.

Michael Lowry has been named to start at fly-half, alongside John Cooney at scrum-half.   

In the pack, Jack McGrath and Marty Moore will pack down either side of Rob Herring.

Sam Carter will partner captain Iain Henderson in the second row, while Matthew Rea, Sean Reidy and Marcell Coetzee have been selected in the back row.   

Back-row and Academy Player of the Year, David McCann, could make his senior Ulster debut if called upon from the bench.

Prop Gareth Milasinovich is also set to earn his first cap following his return from a knee injury sustained shortly after joining the club last summer

Ulster team:

(15-9): Jacob StockdaleCraig GilroyJames HumeStewart MooreRob LyttleMichael LowryJohn Cooney. 

(1-8): Jack McGrathRob HerringMarty MooreSam CarterIain Henderson (Capt.)Matthew ReaSean ReidyMarcell Coetzee. 

Replacements: Adam McBurneyEric O'SullivanGareth MilasinovichDavid O'ConnorDavid McCannAlby MathewsonBill JohnstonLouis Ludik. 

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