Ulster have made significant changes to their lineup for their upcoming United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh, set to take place at the Affidea Stadium on Friday at 19:45 BST. Five of their summer signings will start, marking a fresh face for the Irish province as they aim to kick off the season strong. This game will feature eight players making their competitive debuts, signaling a new era for Ulster as they bring in new talent to bolster their squad. Among the new additions, forwards Eduardo Bello, Eli Snyman, Ben Donnell, and Martin Moloney will start in the front row and second row. Bello, an Argentine debutant, joins the front row alongside Eric O'Sullivan and James McCormick. Snyman and Donnell are set to form the second row. In the back row, Moloney, who previously played for Exeter Chiefs, will make his debut at open-side flanker, while McCann starts at blind-side flanker. James McNabney, who missed the entire previous season due to a knee injury, is also back in the starting lineup at number eight. In the backline, half-backs Conor McKee and Jack Murphy will combine forces, while ex-Harlequins back Jamie Benson and Ben Carson will form the midfield. Ireland international Robert Baloucoune returns to the right wing, and Development player Aitzol Arenzana-King will be on the left. Arenzana-King has already shown promise with four tries in Ulster’s pre-season matches against Edinburgh and Ospreys. Full-back Michael Lowry has been named captain for the match. The team’s bench features a number of young players, including Development hooker Henry Walker, prop Keynan Knox, and scrum-half Matthew Devine. Replacements include forwards Tom McAllister, Harry Sheridan, and James McKillop, as well as backs Jake Flannery and Zac Ward, who was Ulster’s top try-scorer last season. The match promises to be an exciting start to the United Rugby Championship for Ulster as they look to make a strong statement on the opening day.