Ulster Bolsters Lineup with Returning Internationals vs Benetton

Ulster has named a bolstered starting lineup featuring returning Ireland internationals Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Jacob Stockdale for their United Rugby Championship match against Benetton on Friday night at Affidea Stadium in Treviso, Italy.

The Round 6 fixture, scheduled for 7:45 p.m. local time and broadcast on Premier Sports and URC.tv, sees head coach Richie Murphy restore key players following the Autumn Nations Series. Henderson, who captains the side, pairs with lock Harry Sheridan in the second row. The back row combines experience and power, with Timoney at openside flanker, David McCann at blindside and South African No. 8 Juarno Augustus making his return from an arm injury sustained last month.

Up front, prop Sam Crean starts at loosehead alongside hooker Tom Stewart, who recently led an Ireland XV to victory over Spain, and tighthead Scott Wilson. In the halfback positions, Nathan Doak and Jack Murphy retain their partnership at scrumhalf and flyhalf, respectively. The midfield features Jude Postlethwaite at inside centre and James Hume at outside centre.

The back three includes fullback Jacob Stockdale, fresh from international duty, with winger Werner Kok...