Ulster Ravens coach Gary Longwell has made three changes to the starting XV for this Saturday’s trip to play Rotherham Titans in the British & Irish Cup.
Andi Kyriacou has come in to replace Nigel Brady ashookerand captain, with Callum Black and Jerry Cronin retaining the prop positions.James Simpson and Lewis Stevenson form a new second row partnership as they replace Neil McComb and Tim Barker. The back row trio of Ali Birch, Willie Faloon and Mike McComish stays unchanged.
The entire from the win over Pontypridd last weekend remains intact and includes an all-Dungannon back three of Chris Cochrane, Conor Gaston and Peter Nelson. The bench has a similar look but there are call ups for David O’Mahoney, who will provide cover at lock, and Stuart Olding, who can play outhalf or centre.
The Ravens go into the last game occupying top spot in Pool 5 of the British & Irish Cup, with all 6 pool winners and the best two runners up progressing to the quarter finals. A bonus point win for Longwell’s side would secure a home quarter final. The quarter finals are due to be played on Saturday 21st January 2012.
Ulster Ravens Match Day Squad to face Rotherham Titans, Saturday 17th December, Clifton Lane (kick-off 1pm)
(15-9): P Nelson; C Gaston, M Allen, C Farrell, C Cochrane; J McKinney, I Porter;
(1-8): C Black, A Kyriacou (capt), J Cronin, J Simpson, L Stevenson, A Birch, W Faloon, M McComish;
Replacements (16-23): N Annett, C Carey, D O’Mahoney, N Faloon, B McIlroy, S Olding, R Andrew
