Ross gets chance to prove worth for Ulster

Former Lansdowne flanker Clive Ross will make his first competitive start for Ulster when they travel to Parma to face Zebre later this afternoon (3pm kick-off Irish time).

Ross, cousin of Ireland prop Mike, has a chance to stake a permanent role with Ulster and upgrade his two-month trial period. The 25-year-old is one of 10 changes to the side that defeated Cardiff Blues last week, with the team captained by Roger Wilson in a side that features eight internationals in the starting line-up.

There is a new front-row with Callum Black, Rob Herring and fit-again Declan Fitzpatrick in front of Springbok Franco van der Merwe and Neil McCombe. Openside Ross is joined by Wilson and Nick Williams in the back row.