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Bell Set for Ulster Debut vs. Racing 92
4 Dec
Summary
- Angus Bell joins Ulster on a short-term deal from NSW Waratahs.
- Ulster faces six-time French champions Racing 92 in Challenge Cup.
- Several key players are out due to injury, impacting the lineup.
Australian prop Angus Bell is set to make his first appearance for Ulster, named on the bench for their Challenge Cup opener against Racing 92. Bell has joined the Irish province on a short-term contract until the end of the season from the NSW Waratahs, adding depth to the loose-head position.
The Ulster team sees several adjustments in the forward pack, with Rob Herring and Tom O'Toole starting at hooker and tight-head prop, respectively. Charlie Irvine and Harry Sheridan are paired in the second row due to absences, while Nick Timoney captains the side in an unchanged back row.
In the backs, Zac Ward returns to the left wing, and the half-back partnership of Nathan Doak and Jack Murphy continues. Ulster enters Europe's second-tier competition after failing to qualify for the Champions Cup, with a history of reaching the semi-finals in the 2020-21 season.
