Double World Cup-winner Snyman, who joined from Munster over the summer, has recovered from a foot injury to take his place in a beefy second row alongside Joe McCarthy, among twelve changes from last week’s win against the Dragons.
With a huge Interpro next week against Munster at Croke Park, Cullen has selected arguably his best starting team available, captained by Caelan Doris who makes his first appearance of the season.
Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong all return in the front row, supported by McCarthy and Snyman, while Doris is flanked by Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan, who shifts across to the blindside.
Jamison Gibson-Park comes in at scrum-half, while Ciarán Frawley notably gets the shout at out-half, which could be a sign of things to come at the province.
Jamie Osborne moves from full-back to inside centre, where he’s joined by Garry Ringrose, as Hugo Keenan starts in the 15 shirt.
Jimmy O’Brien is the other back to keep his place after last week, starting on the right wing, with James Lowe picked on the left.
Leinster: Hugo Keenan; Jimmy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne, James Lowe; Ciarán Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong; Joe McCarthy, RG Snyman; Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt)
Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Thomas Clarkson, Ryan Baird, Brian Deeny, Fintan Gunne, Ross Byrne, Scott Penny
The trio come in for their first appearances of the season, while Bryan Fitzgerald is handed his first start for the province in the centre, with Alex Nankivell still nursing a shoulder injury.
Head coach Graham Rowntree makes eight personnel changes from the 42-33 defeat in Parma, with five of those coming in the pack.
Jeremy Loughman and Niall Scannell both come into the front row to partner Oli Jager, with Josh Wycherley out of the squad and Diarmuid Barron on the bench.
Beirne starts in the second row where he captains the side alongside Jean Kleyn at lock, while O’Mahony and Jack O’Donoghue get starting roles in the back row, joining John Hodnett.
Craig Casey continues at scrum-half, with Crowley making his first appearance of the season at out-half, as Tony Butler starts on the bench.
Fitzgerald, who scored a try on debut last week, joins Tom Farrell in midfield, with Shay McCarthy and Calvin Nash on the wings and Mike Haley at full-back.
Among the replacements for Munster, John Ryan provides cover at loosehead prop with Stephen Archer in line for his first game of the season, while Conor Murray and Gavin Coombes will provide experience among a 6:2 split in the replacements.
Meanwhile, Munster’s George Hadden has been called up to the Emerging Ireland squad as injury cover for prop Mark Donnelly, who picked up an ankle injury in Wednesday’s win against the Pumas.
Leinster’s Rob Russell has also been ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a hand injury.
Munster: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Bryan Fitzgerald, Shay McCarthy; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Oli Jager; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne (capt); Peter O'Mahony, John Hodnett, Jack O'Donoghue
Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan, Stephen Archer, Fineen Wycherley, Gavin Coombes, Conor Murray, Tony Butler, Jack Daly
Ulster have rotated heavily for their meeting with the Bulls on Saturday, with head coach Richie Murphy making nine changes from last week’s defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg.
Ireland international Stuart McCloskey misses out due to ankle and knee injuries picked up in the 35-22 loss to the Lions, with Ben Carson taking his place in the centre alongside Stewart Moore.
Carson is one of three players making their first Ulster starts, with former Ireland U20 stars James McCormick and Charlie Irvine both coming into the first team.
Andrew Warwick is the only front-five forward to keep his place, joined by McCormick and Corrie Barrett in the front row, while Irvine partners captain Iain Henderson at lock.
There are also two changes to the back row, where James McNabney and David McCann come in at blindside flanker and number 8, joining Sean Reffell, while Nick Timoney is among the replacements.
Nathan Doak comes in at scrum-half to replace John Cooney, with Aidan Morgan starting once again at out-half.
Moore and Carson pair up in the centre, with Werner Kok and Jacob Stockdale retaining their places on the wings, and Mike Lowry replacing Ethan McIlroy at full-back.
Ulster: Mike Lowry; Werner Kok, Stewart Moore, Ben Carson, Jacob Stockdale; Aidan Morgan, Nathan Doak; Andrew Warwick, James McCormick, Corrie Barrett; Iain Henderson (capt), Charlie Irvine; James McNabney, Sean Reffell, David McCann
Replacements: Tadgh McElroy, Eric O’Sullivan, Tom O’Toole, Alan O’Connor, Nick Timoney, Dave Shanahan, James Humphreys, Ben Moxham
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