Overview
- Ulster confirmed Izuchukwu sustained a concussion in training this week and will follow World Rugby’s graduated return-to-play protocols.
- Nathan Doak, Jude Postlethwaite, Tom Stewart and Bryn Ward return from Ireland duty and are named to start by head coach Richie Murphy.
- Iain Henderson partners Charlie Irvine in the second row, with Michael Lowry at full-back, Werner Kok and Zac Ward on the wings, and Jack Murphy pairing Doak at half-back.
- Ulster visit Ospreys on Saturday in URC Round 12 at 19:45 GMT, entering the weekend eight points behind leaders Glasgow after seven wins in 10.
- Izuchukwu made his Six Nations debut against Italy in Round 2 before being released back to Ulster during the fallow week.