Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has made seven changes to his lineup for the upcoming United Rugby Championship match against Munster on Saturday. Notably, returning Ireland internationals Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney are set to feature in the starting team.

Stuart McCloskey, who played all three of Ireland's Nations Championship matches in July, returns at inside centre. He will partner with summer signing Jamie Benson in a revamped midfield. This match marks McCloskey's 218th appearance for Ulster, tying him with former captain Rory Best for third on the province's all-time cap list.

In the back row, Timoney joins his Ireland teammate Cormac Izuchukwu and Juarno Augustus. Recent signings Ben Donnell and Eli Snyman will make their debut as a new second-row pairing. The front row remains unchanged, featuring Eric O'Sullivan, captain Tom Stewart, and Keynan Knox.

Nathan Doak will make his first start of the season at scrum-half, while Jack Murphy retains the number 10 jersey after a standout performance in last week's 33-33 draw against Glasgow.

Additionally, Jacob Stockdale is set to reach his 150th appearance on the left wing, a week later than planned due to injury. Robert Baloucoune returns on the right wing after missing the Glasgow match due to concussion, and Ethan McIlroy stays at full-back.

On the bench, Henry Walker, returning Ireland international Tom O'Toole, Tom McAllister, James McNabney, and David McCann will provide forward cover, while Matthew Devine, Jake Flannery, and Chay Mullins complete the backline replacements.