Ulster Ravens Team Named for British and Irish Cup Semi-Final

Ulster Ravens topped Pool C in the British & Irish Cup with an unbeaten won 4, drawn 1 record. The Ravens attained victories at Ravenhill against; Bedford (29-3), London Welsh (21-17) and Aberavon (62-0), and also won away at Moseley (32-21) and drew at Llanelli (21-all). Ulster (along with Doncaster) finished the Pools with the best attacking record, having scored 22 tries in their five matches.

Commenting on the clash, Ravens Coach Neil Doak said: “Training has been going really well this week. We all know the experience Munster have. They have a big squad that they can rotate, which feeds into their A team.

“It is always hard travelling to Thomond Park to play Munster. With the British and Irish Cup game being played before the Magners League Munster v Ospreys, there should be a great atmosphere for the players.

“This is the younger players chance to shine on a big stage. If we perform well and do the basics well, we have a good chance.”

Ulster hooker Nigel Brady will captain the Ravens side on Saturday.

Ulster Ravens Squad:
1. Paddy McAllister – Ballynahinch
2. Nigel Brady –– Dungannon – Capt
3. Declan Fitzpatrick – Dungannon
4. Andrew Linton – Queens University
5. Neil McComb – Belfast Harlequins
6. Ali Birch – Dungannon
7. Stephen Dougall- Malone
8. Scott Lavella – Trinity College

9. Ian Porter - Queens University
10. James McKinney - Queens University
11. Tommy Seymour- Ballymena
12. Johnny Shiels- Queens University
13. Michael Allen- Belfast Harlequins
14. Chris Cochrane – Dungannon
15. David McIlwhaine – Queens University

Replacements:
16. Niall Annett – Belfast Harlequins
17. Paul Karayiannis – Queens University
18. Neville Magee – Dungannon
19. Stuart McKenzie – Dungannon
20. Michael Pyper- Queens University
21. Luke Marshall- Ballymena
22. Craig Gilroy – Dungannon