Heaney and O’Connor set for Zebre visit

Half-backs Michael Heaney and Niall O’Connor have been included in the starting line up for Ulster’s RaboDirect PRO12 showdown with Zebre at the Stadio XXV Aprile on Sunday (2pm Irish time).

The young duo starts in place of Paul Marshall and Ruan Pienaar, both of whom are on international duty this weekend.