JACOB STOCKDALE IS named at fullback for Ulster ahead of their Pro14 clash with Dragons in Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium tomorrow night [KO 7.35pm, live on Premier Sports and eir Sport].

The Ireland international linked back up with Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations meeting with Scotland, but he missed the cut and returns to his province.

Having lined out at 11 against Leinster last weekend, Stockdale takes the 15 jersey this time around. Michael Lowry, who had switched to fullback to accommodate Stockdale, is named at 10, making his first start there since the opening game of the season against Benetton.

There’s seven changes to Dan McFarland’s side in total as their Pro14 campaign peters out, last week’s defeat finishing their challenge for a place in this year’s decider.

Rob Lyttle and Craig Gilroy start on the wings, with Stewart Moore and Stuart McCloskey — also released from Ireland duty — forming the centre partnership. Alby Mathewson is included at scrum-half, joining Lowry.

⚠️ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Here is your Ulster match-day 2️⃣3️⃣ to face @dragonsrugby at Principality Stadium tomorrow night (kick-off 7.35pm) ⤵️#DRAvULS #GuinnessPRO14 #SUFTUM ⚪️🔴

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) March 12, 2021

Ross Kane is the starting tighthead, joining John Andrew at hooker and Eric O’Sullivan at loosehead. Last week’s second row pairing — Alan O’Connor and Kieran Treadwell — is retained, with the former named as captain. Ireland U20 skipper David McCann, Sean Reidy and Nick Timoney complete the pack.

There’s plenty of options on the bench, with Ian Madigan dropping there having started against Leinster. Jordi Murphy, who has captained the side of late, is rested among others.

Ulster

15. Jacob Stockdale
14. Craig Gilroy
13. Stewart Moore
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Rob Lyttle
10. Michael Lowry
9. Alby Mathewson

1. Eric O’Sullivan
2. John Andrew
3. Ross Kane
4. Alan O’Connor — captain
5. Kieran Treadwell
6. David McCann
7. Sean Reidy
8. Nick Timoney

Replacements:

16. Brad Roberts
17. Callum Reid
18. Gareth Milasinovich
19. Cormac Izuchukwu
20. Matty Rea
21. David Shanahan
22. Ian Madigan
23. Ethan McIlroy.

Dragons

🐉 TEAM | It's time! Here are your @dragonsrugby to face @UlsterRugby in the @PRO14Official at @principalitysta 👊

🧑‍✈️ @RhodriWillss09 returns as captain 🙌
💪 @griffiths12895 is 🔙 to start
🔥 @Riodyer11 named out wide 👍#Rise #GuinnessPRO14 pic.twitter.com/CcTnQksnwG

— Dragons (@dragonsrugby) March 12, 2021