The teams for this weekend's Round 7 fixtures of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.

TEAM NEWS HEADLINES

#SCAvLEI

• Aaron Shingler and Tom Rogers return from injury while Ryan Conbeer set to make his 50th appearance for Scarlets
• Ben Brownlee great nephew of Ronnie Dawson, former Leinster hooker and captain of the British & Irish Lions and Ireland is set to make his debut alongside Tadgh McElroy and Charlie Tector if called upon from the bench

#GLAvBEN

• Alex Samuel to make his professional debut for Glasgow Warriors. Euan Ferrie is also set to make his debut if called upon from the replacements
• Rhyno Smith returns to Benetton's starting XV at fullback

#LIOvSTO

• One change to Emirates Lions matchday squad, propMorgan Naude replaces Sti Sithole on the bench
• DHL Stormers have made eight changes to the starting line up from lastweeks defeat in Cardiff

#DRAvZEB

• David Richards makes his first start for DragonsRFC with eight changes made to the matchday squad
• Jacques Du Toit will captain Zebre Parma for thefirst time

#MUNvULS

• Munster academy lock Evan O’Connell is in line to makehis debut and the 18-year-old will become the province’s youngest player toplay in the professional era if sprung from the bench
• John Andrew will hit 100 caps for Ulster if called-upfrom the bench, while teammate, Rory Sutherland, is set to make his debut forthe province, as he is also named among the forward replacements

#OSPvCON

• Three potential Ospreys debut off the bench for BenWarren, Tristan Davies and Luke Scully
• Jarrad Butler will make his 100th appearance for Connachtwhile Darragh Murray and Adam Byrne both could make their debuts for the provinceif called upon from the bench

#BULvSHA

• Johan Goosen set to start at fullback for the Vodacom Bulls
• Seven-time Springbok capped centre Francois Ventergets his debut start for Cell C Sharks

#CARvEDI

• Lloyd Williams and Jarrod Evans will form CardiffRugby’s half back partnership
• Three changes to Edinburgh Rugby side as CharlieSavala, Pierce Phillips and Ben Muncaster all start

FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER

Scarlets v Leinster

Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA

Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR, 28th league game)

AR 1: Adam Jones (WRU) AR 2:  Simon Mills (WRU)

TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Live on: BBC Wales, TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Discovery + & URC.tv

Scarlets: Johnny McNicholl, Tom Rogers, Steff Evans, Jonathan Davies (CAPT), Ryan Conbeer; Dan Jones, Gareth Davies, Steff Thomas, Daf Hughes, Harri O’Connor, Jac Price, Tom Price, Aaron Shingler, Dan Thomas, Sione Kalamafoni

Replacements: Shaun Evans, Kemsley Mathias, WillGriff John, Morgan Jones, Iwan Shenton, Archie Hughes, Rhys Patchell, Corey Baldwin

Leinster: Chris Cosgrave, Rob Russell, Liam Turner, Charlie Ngatai, Dave Kearney, Ross Byrne, Luke McGrath, Ed Byrne, John McKee, Thomas Clarkson, Ross Molony, Jason Jenkins, Rhys Ruddock (CAPT), Scott Penny, Max Deegan

Replacements: Tadgh McElroy, Michael Milne, Vakhtang Abdaladze, Brian Deeny, Martin Moloney, Nick McCarthy, Charlie Tector, Ben Brownlee

Scarlets Head Coach Dwayne Peel said: “People will obviously doubt us against Leinster, but it’s a great opportunity for us to have a go at them. We understand what is coming here. We know they are a quality outfit and have strength in depth. They are well coached and well drilled. It’s going to be a big challenge for us, but we are confident we can get amongst them and try and upset them.”

Glasgow Warriors v Benetton

Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA

Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 38th league game)

AR 1: Finlay Brown (SRU) AR 2: Michael Todd (SRU)

TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU)

Live on: Premier Sports, Discovery +, Eurosport, SuperSport & URC.tv

Glasgow Warriors: Josh McKay, Sebastian Cancelliere, Kyle Steyn (CAPT), Stafford McDowall, Rufus McLean, Domingo Miotti, Jamie Dobie, Oli Kebble, Fraser Brown, Murphy Walker, Sintu Manjezi, Alex Samuel, Ryan Wilson, Gregor Brown, Sione Vailanu

Replacements: Johnny Matthews, Nathan McBeth, Simon Berghan, JP du Preez, Lewis Bean, Euan Ferrie, Sean Kennedy, Tom Jordan

Benetton: Rhyno Smith, Ignacio Mendy, Joaquin Riera, Marco Zanon, Mattia Bellini, Giacomo Da Re, Dewaldt Duvenage (CAPT), Nahuel Tetaz, Federico Zani, Tiziano Pasquali, Scott Scrafton, Carl Wegner, Giovanni Pettinelli, Sebastian Negri, Henry Time-Stowers

Replacements: Manuel Arroyo, Thomas Gallo, Filippo Alongi, Marco Lazzaroni, Abraham Steyn, Alessandro Izekor, Alessandro Garbisi, Marcus Watson

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith said: “After a disrupted few weeks everyone is looking forward to getting back to playing rugby in front of our home crowd tomorrow evening. It’s great to be able to welcome Jamie Dobie back into the side and we’re looking forward to seeing Alex [Samuel] and Euan [Ferrie] earn their debuts. Tomorrow is another challenge - Benetton out-performed us in the first week and we need to be at our best to rectify that tomorrow at Scotstoun in front of our home crowd.”

Benetton Head Coach Marco Bortolami said: “Playing away from home we have already experienced that it is a very big challenge, so we will prepare for a tough game but we will go there with the intention of winning the game. By better managing some situations, even basic ones, that got out of hand against the (Vodacom) Bulls we will be able to realise the opportunities created. We must be confident and have the energy to finish the first block of the season in the best possible way. Glasgow at home is a team that plays a lot of ball in hand starting with their own half. We will have to be able to defend for many phases, being careful and trying to hold up for the whole 80 minutes. Compared to the game against the (Vodacom) Bulls we expect a much faster match than less based on pure physicality.”

SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER

Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers

Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg – KO 15.00  IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA & SA

Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni (SARU, 4th league game)

AR 1: Morné Ferreira (SARU) AR 2: StephanGeldenhuys (SARU)

TMO: Ben Crouse (SARU)

Live on: SuperSport, Premier Sports, TG4, Discovery+ & URC.tv

Emirates Lions: Andries Coetzee, Edwill van derMerwe, Henco van Wyk, Marius Louw, Quan Horn, Jordan Hendrikse, Sanele Nohamba,JP Smith, PJ Botha, Ruan Dreyer, Willem Alberts, Reinhard Nothnagel (CAPT), EmmanuelTshituka, Ruan Venter, Francke Horn

Replacements: Jaco Visagie, Morgan Naude,Ruan Smith, Pieter Jansen van Vuren, Sibusiso Sangweni, Morne van den Berg,Gianni Lombard, Zander du Plessis

DHL Stormers: Clayton Blommetjies, AngeloDavids, Dan du Plessis, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Leolin Zas, Manie Libbok,Paul de Wet, Brok Harris, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche, Ernst van Rhyn (CAPT),Marvin Orie, Junior Pokomela, Hacjivah Dayimani, Evan Roos

Replacements: JJ Kotze, Ali Vermaak, SaziSandi, Ben-Jason Dixon, Willie Engelbrecht, Nama Xaba, Herschel Jantjies,Suleiman Hartzenberg

Emirates Lions Scrum Coach Julian Redelinghuyssaid: “There’s no doubt that the Stormers are a quality side, but in sayingthat our focus this week has been on our plans and how we want to execute onSaturday. We control what we can, with a sharp focus on our processes in thebuild-up. We certainly want to improve our performances against localopposition. We believe if we can better our performances in local URC derbies,the results will take care of themselves. There’s no better opportunity thanthis Saturday at home in front of our home fans.”

DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson said: "Wehave managed to build some good depth already this season and we are reallylooking forward to seeing what these guys can do up there. We were obviouslydisappointed with the result last week and while training time has been limitedthis week, we can't wait to see how some of these combinations go."

Dragons RFC v Zebre Parma

Rodney Parade, Newport – KO 17.15  IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA & SA

Referee: Ben Blain (SRU, 25thleague game)

AR 1: Gareth Newman (WRU) AR 2: Gwyn Morris (WRU)

TMO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

Live on: S4C, Discovery + , Premier Sports,SuperSport & URC.tv

Dragons RFC: Angus O’Brien, David Richards,Steff Hughes, Max Clark, Jared Rosser, Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams, Aki Seiuli,Elliot Dee, Lloyd Fairbrother, Joe Davies, Sean Lonsdale, Aaron Wainwright,Harrison Keddie (CAPT), Ross Moriarty

Replacements: James Benjamin, Rob Evans, ChrisColeman, Huw Taylor, Ben Fry, Gonzalo Bertranou, JJ Hanrahan, Aneurin Owen

Zebre Parma: Richard Kriel, Latu Latunipulu, TommasoBoni, Damiano Mazza, Jacopo Trulla, Tiff Eden, Chris Cook, Juan Pitinari, JacquesDu Toit (CAPT), Matteo Nocera, Andrea Zambonin, Leonard Krumov, Davide Ruggeri,Iacopo Bianchi, Taina Fox-Matamua

Replacements:Marco Manfredi, Alessio Sanavia, Muhamed Hasa, JanUys, Giacomo Ferrari, Ratko Jelic, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Lorenzo Pani

Dragons RFC Defence Coach Simon Cross said:  “You underestimate Zebre (Parma) at your peril.They will play more than any side we have played against so far this year. Theyare incredibly dangerous with ball in hand, but we can cause them problems ifwe get our bits right. We can turn the ball over in high field position andgive a quality attack the chance to put some points on the board. We know whatwe must do defensively because Zebre (Parma) are lethal from all over the fieldwith an incredibly dangerous back three. It’s a game we are all looking forwardto.”

Munster v Ulster

Thomond Park, Limerick – KO 17.15 IRE & UK /18.15 ITA & SA

Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 68th league game)

AR 1: AndrewBrace (IRFU) AR 2: Paul Haycock (IRFU)

TMO: Tom Foley (RFU)

Live on: RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Discovery+ & URC.tv

Munster: Mike Haley, Shane Daly, Malakai Fekitoa, RoryScannell, Patrick Campbell, Jack Crowley, Paddy Patterson, Dave Kilcoyne,Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Eoin O'Connor, Jack O'Donoghue (CAPT),John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen

Replacements: Niall Scannell, Josh Wycherley,Roman Salanoa, Evan O'Connell, Cian Hurley, Neil Cronin, Ben Healy, Simon Zebo

Ulster: Stewart Moore, Ben Moxham, James Hume, LukeMarshall, Ethan McIlroy, Billy Burns, Nathan Doak, Andy Warwick, Tom Stewart,Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor (CAPT), Sam Carter, David McCann, Sean Reffell,Duane Vermeulen

Replacements: John Andrew, Rory Sutherland,Gareth Milasinovich, Cormac Izuchukwu, Jordi Murphy, John Cooney, Angus Curtis,Craig Gilroy

Ulster Head Coach Dan McFarland said: “A teamlike Munster has certain qualities that don’t go away. They might not haveplayed their best rugby in the first part of the season, but there are strandswithin their game that make them extremely competitive, and I expect nothingless at the weekend. There is a reason they are so strong at home, and we’ll beexpecting exactly that. It’s going to be a great challenge to get a win, butthat’s a goal of ours.”

Ospreys v Connacht

Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea – KO 19.35 IRE &UK / 20.35 ITA & SA

Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU, 28th league game)

AR 1: AdamJones (WRU) AR 2: Mark Butcher (WRU)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

Live on: S4C, RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport,Discovery + & URC.tv

Ospreys: Max Nagy, Luke Morgan, Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler,Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles, Jack Walsh, Reuben Morgan Williams, Rhys Henry,Scott Baldwin (CAPT), Tom Botha, Rhys Davies, Huw Sutton, Ethan Roots, HarriDeaves, Morgan Morris

Replacements: Sam Parry, Garyn Phillips, BenWarren, Jack Regan, Tristan Davies, Matthew Aubrey, Luke Scully, Cai Evans

Connacht: Tiernan O’Halloran, Alex Wootton, Tom Farrell, DavidHawkshaw, John Porch, Jack Carty (CAPT), Caolin Blade, Denis Buckley, DylanTierney-Martin, Jack Aungier, Oisín Dowling, Gavin Thornbury, ShamusHurley-Langton, Conor Oliver, Jarrad Butler

Replacements: Grant Stewart, Jordan Duggan, SamIllo, Darragh Murray, Paul Boyle, Kieran Marmion, Tom Daly, Adam Byrne

Ospreys Head Coach Toby Booth said: “Connachtare a physical side, the Irish provinces always are. They’re very efficient atthe breakdown so we have to make sure we deal with the physicality they showedagainst the Scarlets, Leinster and Munster. That level of physicality is verychallenging so we’re going to have to be ready for that fight.”

Connacht Director of Rugby Andy Friend said: "Jarradreaching 100 caps is a brilliant achievement. He’s a genuine leader within thegroup both on and off the field, and it’s a testament to him that he has hit acentury of appearances in just six seasons with us. We are continuing to keepthe matchday squad fresh with a few changes, whilst still selecting a 23that is more than capable of picking up a win, albeit against difficultopposition in the Ospreys. I feel like all of the hard work that has been donefrom pre-season to date is starting to be seen through our on fieldperformances. We’re all keen to keep that momentum going and finish this blockon a high."

SUNDAY, 30 OCTOBER

Vodacom Bulls v Cell C Sharks

LoftusVersfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 13.00 IRE & UK / 14.00 ITA / 15.00 SA

Referee: Marius van der Westhuisen (SARU, 12th league game)

AR 1: AJ Jacobs (SARU) AR 2: Griffin Colby (SARU)

TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

Live on: SuperSport, Premier Sports, Discovery +& URC.tv

Vodacom Bulls: Johan Goosen, David Kriel, CoralHendricks, Harold Vorster, Sbu Nkosi, Chris Smith, Zak Burger, GerardSteenekamp, Bismarck du Plessis, Francois Klopper, Walt Steenkamp, Ruan Nortje,Marcell Coetzee (CAPT), Marco van Staden, WJ Steenkamp

Replacements: Jan-Hendrik Wessels, SimphiweMatanzima, Mornay Smith, Janko Swanepoel, Ruan Vermaak, Embrose Papier, StravinoJacobs, Wandisile Simelane

Cell C Sharks: Aphelele Fassi, Werner Kok, FrancoisVenter, Ben Tapuai, Thaakir Abrahams, Boeta Chamberlain, Cameron Wright, NtuthukoMchunu, Kerron van Vuuren, Thomas du Toit (CAPT), Gerbrandt Grobler, HyronAndrews, Dylan Richardson, Vincent Tshituka, Phepsi Buthelezi

Replacements: Dan Jooste, Dian Bleuler, Carlu Sadie, JustinBasson, James Venter, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Grant Williams, Marnus Potgieter

Cardiff Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby

Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 15.00 IRE & UK/ 16.00 ITA / 17.00 SA

Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 19th league game)

AR 1: Mike English (WRU) AR 2: Lewis Harrison(WRU)

TMO: Stefano Roscini (FIR)

Live on: Premier Sports, SuperSport, Discovery +& URC.tv

Cardiff Rugby: Ben Thomas, Jason Harries,Mason Grady, Max Llewellyn, Theo Cabango, Jarrod Evans, Lloyd Williams, RhysCarré, Kirby Myhill, Dmitri Arhip, Josh Turnbull (CAPT), Rory Thornton, JamesBotham, Thomas Young, James Ratti

Replacements: Liam Belcher, CoreyDomachowski, Will Davies-King, Teddy Williams, Gwilym Bradley, Ellis Bevan,Aled Summerhill, Cameron Winnett

Edinburgh Rugby: Henry Immelman, EmilianoBoffelli, Matt Currie, Chris Dean, Wes Goosen, Charlie Savala, Charlie Shiel, BoanVenter, Adam McBurney, Luan de Bruin, Pierce Phillips, Jamie Hodgson BenMuncaster, Luke Crosbie (CAPT), Viliame Mata

Replacements: Patrick Harrison, Nick Auterac,Angus Williams, Marshall Sykes, Connor Boyle, Henry Pyrgos, Jaco van der Walt, JackBlain

Cardiff Rugby Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “We’relooking forward to another big challenge on Sunday against Edinburgh to finishthis opening block of fixtures. We have been pleased with our recent resultsand the steps we have taken forward in terms of our performances but we know itis going to be another step up this weekend. Edinburgh are on the back of twogood wins and have scored more points and more tries than any other team thisseason. So we will need to be at our best, particularly in defence. They have agood core to their squad and will be targeting this game but we are at home andwe have a good record at the Arms Park. The atmosphere, and the energy it hasgiven us, has been massive in recent weeks and we are looking forward to moreof the same. We have spoken a lot about consistency and if we can finish thisblock with a fourth consecutive victory, it will be a pleasing start to theseason.”

Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach Mike Blair said: “We’vetaken a lot of confidence from back-to-back bonus-point wins, and we’ve beenreally pleased about how our game is developing so far, but we need to keepthat level of focus for 80 minutes. Cardiff have had an impressive start to theseason and are in a rich vein of form having won their last three. Lastweekend’s victory against DHL Stormers showed just how dangerous they are athome. We know we’ll have to at our best from the first whistle to last inCardiff but the squad are really excited for the challenge ahead and theopportunity to once again represent the club and city.”