Danielli ruled out for Ulster

Rugby: Ulster winger Simon Danielli will have to sit out Friday night’s RaboDirect Pro 12 clash against his former side with…

Rugby:Ulster winger Simon Danielli will have to sit out Friday night's RaboDirect Pro 12 clash against his former side with Edinburgh at Ravenhill after picking up a hamstring injury in last weekend's 15-14 victory over Ospreys.

The Scotland international came on as a substitute against the Welsh outfit but limped off after just 10 minutes.

Chris Henry could yet be available to play on Friday, despite taking part in Ireland’s build-up to the Six Nations clash against France this week.

Paddy Wallace will captain the side against Edinburgh to ensure minimal disruption to the match preparations, while outhalf Paddy Jackson and secondrow Iain Henderson have been added to the 33-man squad as Ireland under-20s have no game this weekend. Former Ireland under-20 captain Niall Annett has also been included.

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SQUAD – Backs:Paul Marshall, Ruan Pienaar, Ian Porter, Ian Humphreys, Paddy Jackson, James McKinney, Paddy Wallace (capt), Luke Marshall, Ian Whitten, Nevin Spence, Stefan Terblanche, Craig Gilroy, Conor Gaston, Chris Cochrane, Adam D'Arcy.

Forwards:Callum Black, Adam Macklin, John Afoa, Jerry Cronin, Paddy McAllister, Niall Annett, Andi Kyriacou, Nigel Brady, Lewis Stevenson, Iain Henderson, Dan Tuohy, Tim Barker, Neil McComb, Pedrie Wannenburg, Mike McComish, Willie Faloon, Robbie Diack, Chris Henry.

Unavailable due to injury:Declan Fitzpatrick, Jared Payne, Darren Cave, Johann Muller, Ali Birch, Simon Danielli.