James Hume makes first start for Ulster against Benetton in Pro14 clash

James Hume has been handed a first Ulster start in Saturday's Pro14 encounter against Benetton in Italy.

The centre comes in for Will Addison who is on international duty with Ireland.

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James Hume

There are six changes from the 36-18 win over Dragons with Ireland players Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jordi Murphy among those dropping out of the side.

Ulster: Nelson; Baloucoune, Hume, McCloskey, Speight; Burns, Shanahan; O’Sullivan, Herring, Moore; O’Connor (capt), Treadwell; Coetzee, Reidy, Timoney.

Replacements: Andrew, Warwick, O’Toole, Ross, Jones, Stewart, McPhillips, Kernohan.

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