Ireland Stars Join Ulster Against Ospreys; Izuchukwu Absent
Ulster Rugby is set to face Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship (URC) this Saturday. The match will take place at 19:45 GMT. Ulster has welcomed back four players from their Ireland Six Nations squad while forward Cormac Izuchukwu will miss the game due to a concussion.
Cormac Izuchukwu’s Concussion
Izuchukwu sustained a concussion during training earlier this week. He made his Six Nations debut against Italy in Dublin. Currently, he is adhering to the World Rugby Graduated Return to Play Protocols. His availability for next week’s Test match against Wales remains uncertain.
Returning Players for Ulster
- Nathan Doak
- Jude Postlethwaite
- Tom Stewart
- Bryn Ward
These players are included in head coach Richie Murphy’s starting lineup for the game against Ospreys. The full-back position is filled by Michael Lowry. The team will also feature Werner Kok and Zac Ward as wingers.
Team Lineup
Ulster’s starting side features:
- Full-back: Michael Lowry
- Wingers: Werner Kok, Zac Ward
- Midfield: James Hume, Jude Postlethwaite
- Half-back: Jack Murphy, Nathan Doak
- Front row: Eric O’Sullivan, Tom Stewart, Scott Wilson
- Second row: Iain Henderson, Charlie Irvine
- Back row: Matthew Dalton, David McCann, Bryn Ward
Substitutes
On the bench, Ulster has:
- Rob Herring
- Angus Bell
- Bryan O’Connor
- Harry Sheridan
- Conor McKee
- Jake Flannery
- Ben Carson
Current Standings in the URC
Ulster has achieved seven victories in ten URC games this season. They are currently in second place, trailing Glasgow Warriors by eight points. Ospreys stand in ninth position, with 11 points less than Ulster. The upcoming match is crucial as it could affect the standings significantly.
