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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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