Jacob Boyd to make Ulster senior debut against Benetton in URC

Jacob Boyd of Ireland during the U20 Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at The Recreation Ground in Bath. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Academy prop Jacob Boyd will make his Ulster senior debut in Treviso on Saturday evening, as the province take on Benetton Rugby in Round 11 of the URC (KO 5.15pm).

Head Coach Richie Murphy also welcomes back a trio of Ireland internationals, with Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole and Cormac Izuchukwu all included in the starting XV.