Fit-again Baloucoune starts for Ulster in final
Ulster's winger Robert Baloucoune has been named to start in the European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier. He returns to the lineup after recovering from an elbow injury that had sidelined him since the Six Nations. This match marks a significant opportunity for Ulster to end a 20-year wait for silverware.
- ▪Robert Baloucoune has been selected to start for Ulster in the European Challenge Cup final.
- ▪He was expected to be out for three months due to an elbow injury sustained during the Six Nations.
- ▪Baloucoune has scored six tries in seven games for Ulster this season.
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