Lewis Stevenson will captain the Ulster Ravens (sponsored by CD Group) tomorrow against Jersey at La Rue des Landes, St Peter’s (kick off 3pm).
The lock is one of 13 players in the starting line-up to have represented the senior Ulster team.
Kyle McCall, Niall Annett and Ricky Lutton form a powerful front row, with Stevenson partnered by Neil McComb in the second-row.
Ireland Under 20’s flanker, Conor Joyce, is selected in the backrow along with former RBAI captain, Josh Atkinson and Mike McComish, who was man-of-the-match the last time these two teams met.
David Mcilwaine, Chris Cochrane and Peter Nelson form the back three, with Stuart McCloskey and Ricky Andrew in midfield and Michael Heaney and James McKinney selected as the halfbacks.
The Ravens have played four matches in the competition, winning two and losing two. The sides met at Ravenhill in October with the Ravens winning by 24 points to 19.
The game is live on BBC Radio Jersey and can be listened to online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiojersey
The Ravens are back in action next week when they take on Cornish Pirates at Deramore on Friday night (17th January). Kick off is 19:30. Tickets are available at the gate and start at £8 for an adult and £5 for children.
Please note: Ulster Rugby season tickets are not valid for this fixture.
Ulster Ravens (Sponsored by CD Group) XV and replacements to face Jersey, British and Irish Cup, St Peter’s, Saturday 11th January (kick off 15:00): D McIlwaine, C Cochrane, R Andrew, S McCloskey, P Nelson, J McKinney, M Heaney, (1-8): K McCall, N Annett, R Lutton, L Stevenson (Captain), N McComb, C Joyce, J Atkinson, M McComish; Replacements (16-22): P Jackson, A Warwick, A Macklin, M Campbell, L Dow, D Shanahan, D Busby.
