In 145 matches for Ulster, the 29-year-old has started in the 13 jersey on just one occasion. Ulster: M Lowry; W Kok, J Stockdale, B Carson, Z Ward; J Murphy, N Doak; A Bell, T Stewart, S Wilson; I Henderson (capt), J Hopes; D McCann, M Rea, J Augustus. Replacements: R Herring, S Crean, T O’Toole, M Dalton, B Ward, C McKee, J Scott, E McIlroy. Connacht: S Naughton; S Jennings, C Forde, B Aki, F Treacy; J Carty, C Reilly; B Bohan, D Heffernan, F Bealham; J Joyce, D Murray; J Murphy, C Prendergast (capt), S Jansen. Replacements: M Victory, P Dooley, S Illo, N Murray, P Boyle, B Murphy, J Ioane, J Devine.

Source: The Irish Times March 20, 2026 18:08 UTC