Rieko Ioane set for URC debut as James Ryan to make 100th Leinster appearance

Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy has handed Australian international prop Angue Bell his first start for the province after making two appearances in the Challenge Cup.

INTERPRO DERBY: Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen and Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy names their sides for Friday's Christmas interpro clash.Picture: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has handed Rieko Ioane his first URC start as he names his side to take on Ulster at the Aviva Stadium in the first of the Christmas interpros Friday evening (7.45pm).

It will be a milestone game for James Ryan as he is set to make his 100th appearance for Leinster with Jack Conan captaining the side.