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Ulster welcome back Ireland forwards Declan Fitzpatrick, Iain Henderson and Chris Henry for the clash against Zebre.
Last Updated: 15/02/13 6:34pm
Backline players Paddy Jackson, Darren Cave and Chris Cochrane are the other players coming into the team, while there are a further two positional switches.
Dublin-born winger Neil Walsh could also make his debut after being named on the bench.
With Fitzpatrick starting, Tom Court will switch to loosehead prop. They will be joined by Rob Herring at hooker.
Johann Muller again skippers the side and partners Lewis Stevenson in the second row. The back-row includes Robbie Diack joining Henry and Henderson.
Ruan Pienaar partners Jackson in the halves with Cave partnering Luke Marshall in the centres.
The line-up is completed by a back three of Andrew Trimble, Ricky Andrew and Cochrane.
Ulster: 15 Ricky Andrew, 14 Andrew Trimble, 13 Darren Cave, 12 Luke Marshall, 11 Chris Cochrane, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Robbie Diack, 7 Chris Henry, 6 Iain Henderson, 5 Lewis Stevenson, 4 Johann Muller (capt), 3 Declan Fitzpatrick, 2 Rob Herring, 1 Tom Court.
Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Calum Black, 18 John Afoa, 19 Neil McComb, 20 Mike McComish, 21 Michael Heaney, 22 Stuart Olding, 23 Neil Walsh.
Zebre: 15 Paolo Buso, 14 Leonardo Sarto, 13 Alberto Benettin, 12 Gonzalo Garcia, 11 Sinoti Sinoti, 10 Daniel Halangahu, 9 Alberto Chillon, 8 Josh Sole, 7 Mauro Bergamasco, 6 Filippo Cristiano, 5 Marco Bortolami (capt), 4 Michael van Vuren, 3 Luca Redolfini, 2 Andrea Manici, 1 Andrea de Marchi.
Replacements: 16 Carlo Festuccia, 17 Carlo Fazzari, 18 Matias Aguero, 19 Dries van Schalkwyk, 20 Nicola Belardo, 21 Alberto Chiesa, 22 Matteo Pratichetti, 23 David Odiete.
