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Baloucoune Back as Ulster Name Challenge Cup Final Team
Robert Baloucoune returns from injury as Ulster make four changes and chase a first trophy since 2006.
- On Friday, Ulster faces Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, with 28-year winger Robert Baloucoune returning to the squad after recovering from an arm injury sustained during the Six Nations.
- Head coach Richie Murphy makes changes to the side that defeated Exeter in the semi-finals, managing absences of injured Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring, and suspended Iain Henderson.
- Ireland international flanker Nick Timoney captains the team, starting alongside scrum-half Nathan Doak and fly-half Jack Murphy, while Michael Lowry retains his position at full-back.
- Montpellier enters the final led by captain Billy Vunipola, a former Saracens and England player, while Murphy opts for bench replacements to bolster the attack.
- Fans can follow live coverage of the Challenge Cup final on the News app, with live commentary available on Saturday Sport via Radio.
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EPCR Challenge Cup Final: Ulster and Montpellier Team News for Tonight
Ulster will look to end their season with silverware on Friday night when Richie Murphy’s side take on Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup Final at Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The province head into the decider boosted by the timely return of Ireland international Robert Baloucoune, who makes his first start since suffering an arm injury during Irel…
Ulster are aiming to end a long wait for a trophy when they face Montpellier in Bilbao in the European Challenge Cup.
Nick Timoney expressed what an honour it will be to lead Ulster out in the European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier on Friday night in Bilbao.
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