The 25-year-old is joined in the front row by Ricky Lutton, who will make his first start of the campaign, and Kyle McCall.
Franco van der Merwe and Roger Wilson return to the side at lock and number 8 respectively, while Ireland internationals Dan Tuohy, Chris Henry and Iain Henderson make up the rest of the pack.
Luke Marshall is given an opportunity in midfield beside Darren Cave, with Rory Scholes due to start in a back three that also features Andrew Trimble and Peter Nelson.
Ruan Pienaar, who won his 100th Ulster cap last weekend against Leinster, will continue at halfback alongside Paddy Jackson.
Second row Alan O'Connor could make his first appearance of the season after being included on the bench. John Andrew, Andy Warwick and Wiehahn Herbst will provide front row cover, with Nick Williams named as the other forward replacement.
Paul Marshall, Stuart McCloskey and Louis Ludik complete Ulster's match day panel.
Seated tickets are now sold out but there is still availability on the terraces through www.ulsterrugby.com
Ulster team & replacements to face Edinburgh, Guinness PRO12, Kingspan Stadium, Friday 4th December (kick off 7.35pm):
(15-9): P Nelson, A Trimble, D Cave, L Marshall, R Scholes, P Jackson, R Pienaar;
(1-8): K McCall, R Herring (captain), R Lutton, D Tuohy, F van der Merwe, I Henderson, C Henry, R Wilson;
Replacements (16-23): J Andrew, A Warwick, W Herbst, A O'Connor, N Williams, P Marshall, S McCloskey, L Ludik
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