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Ulster will face the Stormers in Cape Town in their fifth United Rugby Championship match of the season, seeking their first win after three losses and one draw. David McCann captains the side, with James Hume and Rob Herring making their first appearances of the 2026/27 season following injury. Eight Ireland internationals are unavailable due to selection for Andy Farrell's Nations Championship squad, while Robert Baloucoune is also absent. Keynan Knox starts at tighthead prop alongside Herring and Eric O'Sullivan in the front row, with Juarno Augustus starting at number eight against his former club.
Ben Donnell and Eli Snyman form the second row, while Jack Murphy and Matthew Devine partner at half-back. The back three features Zac Ward, Michael Lowry and Ethan McIlroy, with Ben Carson joining Hume in the centre. The Stormers have lost only once in their opening four matches and have averaged 47 points in their last three games. Kick-off is at 12:45pm at DHL Stadium, broadcast live on Premier Sports and URC.tv.
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