Ireland hooker Rory Best returns to captain Ulster against the Llanelli Scarlets in the Magner's Celtic League at Ravenhill this Friday.
Coach Matt Williams also has outhalf Paddy Wallace, Italian Carlo Del Fava and Scotland's Simon Danielli returning from international duty to the 23-man squad.
The additions are a timely fillip for Williams ahead of the clash with the second-placed team chasing leaders Leinster.
Williams can also include Roger Wilson for the first time since the backrower broke his thumb at the end of November, while an injury sustained by Declan Fitzpatrick in the Ireland A defeat to Scotland means Australian born Tom Court is named among the 23-man squad.
"It's been a tough week with so many guys returning to training
from International duty, but it's great to be able to include the
likes of Rory Best and Paddy Wallace in the squad. With the squad
selection we've given some more players the opportunity to
perform." Williams said today.
Ulster Squad
Backs: M Bartholomeusz; S Danielli, B Cunningham, M McCrea, D Cave , P Steinmetz, N O'Connor, P Wallace, P Marshall, I Boss
Forwards: J Fitzpatrick; B Young, T Court, R Best(Capt), N Brady, J Harrison, R Caldwell, C Del Fava, M McCullough, N Best, K Dawson, S Ferris, R Wilson
