Iain Henderson is back for Ulster's massive Pro14 final showdown with Leinster this weekend.
Head coach Dan McFarland confirmed his squad on Friday for Saturday’s clash at Aviva Stadium (7.35pm kick-off).
Ulster are boosted by the return of captain Henderson who will be making his first appearance since the season resumed last month.
He is one of four changes to the side that defeated Edinburgh in last week’s thrilling semi-final at BT Murrayfield.
Alan O’Connor will partner Henderson in the second row, while the front row of Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring and Tom O’Toole is retained.
The back row sees one change, with Sean Reidy coming into the starting line-up at openside flanker. Matthew Rea takes the blindside flanker position and Marcell Coetzee packs down at number eight.
The back three sees two positional switches, with Jacob Stockdale moving to the left wing, while Rob Lyttle swaps over to the right.
Joining them at full-back is Michael Lowry, returning to the starting XV. Stuart McCloskey - who, along with John Cooney who continues his midfield partnership with James Hume.
All Black scrum-half Alby Mathewson will make his first start for Ulster alongside Billy Burns at fly-half.
McFarland has opted for a 6-2 split on the bench where John Andrew, Jack McGrath, Marty Moore, Sam Carter, Jordi Murphy and Nick Timoney will offer the forward backup, and the backline cover is provided by John Cooney and Ian Madigan.
Ulster team
(15-9) Michael Lowry, Rob Lyttle, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Billy Burns, Alby Mathewson.
(1-8) Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Alan O’Connor, Iain Henderson (Capt.), Matthew Rea, Sean Reidy, Marcell Coetzee.
Replacements (16-23): John Andrew, Jack McGrath, Marty Moore, Sam Carter, Jordi Murphy, John Cooney, Ian Madigan, Nick Timoney.
