Bryn Cunningham returns to action with Ulster Ravens

Bryn Cunningham faced a lengthy absence with a hamstring injury

Bryn Cunningham returns to action for Ulster Ravens against Aberavon on Friday night after a lengthy absence because of a hamstring injury.

Cunningham will be joined in the back three by Mark McCrea and Tommy Seymour with Michael Allen and Ian Whitten continuing in the midfield.

Cillian Willis gets a start at scrum-half with Niall O'Connor at fly-half.

A win for the Ravens would secure a place in the semi-finals of the inaugural British and Irish Cup.

Andy Kyriacou returns at hooker to captain the side, alongside Bryan Young and Declan Fitzpatrick in the front row.

Neil McComb and Ed O'Donoghue partner in the second row and there is one change in the back row.

Trinity openside Scott La Valla makes his second Ravens appearance after his impressive debut against Leinster A.

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Ulster Ravens: B Cunningham; M McCrea, M Allen, I Whitten, T Seymour; N O'Connor, C Willis; B Young, A Kyriacou (capt), D Fitzpatrick; N McComb, E O'Donoghue; TJ Anderson, S La Valla, R Diack.
Replacements: N Brady, P Karayannis, D Tuohy, M Robinson, P Marshall, I Humphreys, C Cochrane.