THE ULSTER TEAM to face the Emirates Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday [KO 1pm Irish time] in Johannesburg includes six changes from their win over Ospreys. 

Robert Baloucoune and Dave McCann come into the starting team, with Michael Lowry and Rob Lyttle on the wings.

Luke Marshall partners Stuart McCloskey in the centre, while Billy Burns is at out-half. 

Rob Herring continues his comeback from injury with a start at hooker and Gareth Milasinovich comes in for Marty Moore at tighthead.

Ulster (v Emirates Lions)

15. Michael Lowry
14. Rob Baloucoune
13. Luke Marshall
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Rob Lyttle
10. Billy Burns
9. John Cooney

1. Eric O’Sullivan
2. Rob Herring
3. Gareth Milasinovich
4. Alan O’Connor (capt)
5. Sam Carter
6. Dave McCann
7. Marcus Rea
8. Duane Vermeulen.

Replacements: John Andrew, Callum Reid, Tom O’Toole, Cormac Izuchukwu, Nick Timoney, Nathan Doak, Stewart Moore, Ethan McIlroy.