Any team, club or international, would miss a player of his calibre but given the layoff expectations will be muted. Addison will have Michael Lowry, a standout contributor this season, for company initially on the bench as Jacob Stockdale switches from wing to fullback. Rob Herring is the only survivor in the front row from Ulster’s last game as head coach Dan McFarland gives Andrew Warwick and Tom O’Toole starting roles. Ulster: J Stockdale, R Baloucoune, J Hume, S Moore, E McIlroy; B Burns, J Cooney; A Warwick, R Herring, T O’Toole; K Treadwell, I Henderson (capt); M Rea, S Reidy, N Timoney. Replacements: J Andrew, E O’Sullivan, R Kane, A O’Connor, G Jones, D Shanahan, M Lowry, W Addison.

Source: The Irish Times April 23, 2021 00:00 UTC