Ulster Rugby Makes Four Changes Ahead Storm-Affected Edinburgh Clash

Ulster Rugby head coach Richie Murphy has made four changes to the team ahead of their United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh, which has been moved forward to 7pm to avoid Storm Amy. Key absences include Jacob Stockdale, sidelined with a foot injury, and Michael Lowry, out with a hip injury, with Zac Ward and Werner Kok stepping in on the wings, and Stewart Moore replacing Lowry at full-back. Tom Stewart, Sean Reffell, and Stewart Moore earn their first starts of the season, with Stewart promoted to hooker after an impressive try-scoring off the bench last week. Iain Henderson continues as captain, partnering Harry Sheridan in the second row, while the half-back pairing of Nathan Doak and Jack Murphy remains unchanged. The bench features a 5:3 forwards-back split, including players like Rob Herring, Juarno Augustus, and Jude Postlethwaite, who could make his first appearance of the season off the bench. Despite the lineup changes, Ulster aims to build on their opening day win and adapt strategically to the challenges posed by injuries and weather conditions.