Overview
- Ulster have ruled six players out of the trip to Munster at Thomond Park after a 29-21 loss to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.
- Angus Bell (foot), Scott Wilson (ankle), Tom O'Toole (hand), James Hume (neck), Jude Postlethwaite (hand) and Bryn Ward (shoulder) were all injured against Leinster.
- They add to absences that already include Nick Timoney, James McNabney, Rob Herring, Robert Baloucoune, Rory McGuire and Stewart Moore.
- Ulster sit fifth in the league table, one point ahead of Munster, with three regular-season rounds left before the play-offs.
- Ulster host Exeter Chiefs in a European Challenge Cup semi-final on 2 May, with full-back Michael Lowry back in full training and being assessed for selection.