Ulster make 11 changes for URC trip to Connacht

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Jake Flannery is given the nod at fly-half

Venue: The Sportsground, Galway Date: Saturday, 4 November Kick-off: 19:35 GMT
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Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has made 11 changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship trip to inter-provincials rivals Connacht.

Aaron Sexton and Ethan McIlroy start on the wings with Jacob Stockdale and Rob Baloucoune ruled out through injury.

Dave Shanahan and Jake Flannery are in at nine and ten, with Nathan Doak and Billy Burns dropping to the bench.

Will Addison, James Hume, Nick Timoney and Alan O'Connor are the four players retained from the win over the Bulls.

More to follow.

Ulster: Will Addison; Aaron Sexton, James Hume, Stewart Moore, Ethan McIlroy Jake Flannery, Dave Shanahan; Eric O'Sullivan, John Andrew, James French; Alan O'Connor (capt), Harry Sheridan; Matty Rea, Reuben Crothers, Nick Timoney.

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Andy Warwick, Greg McGrath, Joe Hopes, David McCann, Nathan Doak, Billy Burns, Ben Moxham.

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