Ulster host Glasgow in their first game of the United Rugby Championship season. Replacements: McCormick, Warwick, O’Toole, Sheridan, Izuchukwu, Shanahan, Humphreys, Kok. Glasgow: McKay; Cancelliere, McDowall, Tuipulotu, Steyn (capt); Jordan, Dobie; Bhatti, Matthews, Talakai; Williamson, Gray; M Fagerson, Darge, Venter.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his players are looking forward to playing in front of their home crowd again when they host Glasgow in Belfast in their season opener.

Ulster Rugby are hoping to kick off the season in style against the champions Glasgow Warriors after an upturn under Richie Murphy last season

Ulster will again go into the season with renewed optimism and the chase for that Holy Grail of a trophy. It has ever been thus for the province, who are captained by Iain Henderson. The lock will oversee a side brimming with talent but whether they can put a game together to challenge the visiting champions is the question.