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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.