URC: Four changes as Ulster wrap up a disappointing campaign

Ulster make four changes to their starting line-up for the final URC game of the season tomorrow night away to Edinburgh.

Tom O'Toole, Kieran Treadwell, David McCann and Werner Kok all come into the first XV, with Scott Wilson and James McNabney dropping to the bench and Matty Rea and Rob Baloucoune not involved.

Long-serving stalwarts Andrew Warwick and Treadwell are in line for their final appearances in an Ulster jersey.

Head Coach Richie Murphy makes one change to the front row, with O'Toole starting at tighthead prop, alongside Rob Herring at hooker and Warwick at loosehead.

The second row also has one change, with Treadwell joining captain Iain Henderson as this weekend's lock pairing. Cormac Izuchukwu starts at blindside flanker, with Nick Timoney at openside and McCann completing the forward pack at number eight.

The half-backs remain unchanged, with Nathan Doak starting at scrum-half and Jack Murphy at fly-half. Last weekend's two try-scorers, Stuart McCloskey and Jude Postlethwaite, keep their midfield partnership going at inside and outside centre respectively.

The back three sees one change, with South African wing Werner Kok starting on the right flank. Jacob Stockdale retains his position on the left and Michael Lowry lines up at full-back.

Murphy opts for a 5:3 split on the bench, with Tom Stewart, Callum Reid, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan and James McNabney providing the forward reinforcements. Dave Shanahan, Aidan Morgan and Stewart Moore are the backline options.

Ulster side to play Edinburgh Rugby, Hive Stadium, Friday May 16th (7.35pm)

1-8: Andrew Warwick, Rob Herring, Tom O'Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Iain Henderson (C), Cormac Izuchukwu, Nick Timoney, David McCann

9-15: Nathan Doak, Jack Murphy, Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey, Jude Postlethwaite, Werner Kok, Michael Lowry

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Callum Reid, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, James McNabney, Dave Shanahan, Aidan Morgan, Stewart Moore