Michael Dunlop is to take the place of injured rider John McBride in the Phase One Yamaha team.
Manx Radio TT also learned this afternoon that he will ride his own Supersport machines in the 125 and 250 events at the Billown Circuit on Saturday.
Michael, who recently lost his father, Robert, in the North West 200 in Northern Ireland, says he is delighted to step in:
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