Trimble skippers Ulster for crunch Pro12 clash at Thomond Park

By Simon Hunter

Ulster make the trip to Limerick today, hoping to return to winning ways in the Pro12.

Their six-match unbeaten run was halted by Cardiff Blues, with a 24-24 draw in Belfast.

Director of Rugby Les Kiss says they're not out of the running for the playoffs.

Their opponents today are second in the table, and nine ahead of Les Kiss' men.

For the visitors, Jacob Stockdale replaces the injured Jared Payne at fullback.

Already looking forward to seeing Jacob line up at fullback tomorrow.

Can he add to his season tally of 8️⃣ tries? pic.twitter.com/N928xdaMkU

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 14, 2017

Andrew Trimble meanwhile comes into the side and will captain.

The winger is calling on his men to step up to the plate.

Back Charles Piutau says winning will require more than doing the basics.

Piutau this season:
Appearances - 2️⃣0️⃣
Tries - 9️⃣
Metres Gained - 1️⃣8️⃣3️⃣8️⃣
Defenders Beaten - 9️⃣0️⃣
Clean Breaks - 3️⃣3️⃣
😮😮😮 pic.twitter.com/FYfJ3syOTL

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 14, 2017

Lock Alan O'Connor says their opponents play for the jersey.

Munster v Ulster

Guinness Pro12

Saturday 15th April

Thomond Park

3pm

(15-9) J Stockdale, A Trimble (Capt), L Marshall, S Olding, C Piutau, P Jackson, R Pienaar

(1-8) A Warwick, R Best, W Herbst, K Treadwell, A O'Connor, I Henderson, C Henry, S Reidy

(16-23) R Herring, C Black, R Ah You, R Diack, C Ross, P Marshall, S McCloskey, C Gilroy.

ICYMI | Here is your Ulster team for Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 Round 20 trip to Munster https://t.co/JE9kQinU6r #SUFTUM pic.twitter.com/sfXyljPTZ2

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 14, 2017