Humphreys set for Ravenhill farewell

Former Ireland outhalf David Humphreys is set for a fond farewell to Ulster fans on Friday night after being named in the squad…

Former Ireland outhalf David Humphreys is set for a fond farewell to Ulster fans on Friday night after being named in the squad to play the province's final Magner's League game of the season.

Head Coach Matt Williams made four changes to the squad named for last Saturday's game against Glasgow Warriors.

Scrum half Kieran Campbell will be replaced by Paul Marshall while No 8 Stephen Ferris and David Pollock are also on the squad sheet for the game against Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill.

But the most notable addition is Vodafone's all-time favourite Ulster rugby Player David Humphreys.

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"David is an iconic figure in Ulster and Irish rugby, I hope he gets out on Friday night and hope the people of Ulster turn up to say thank-you for a remarkable career," Williams said today.

Friday will also be a farewell to a number of big Ulster names; Mark Bartholomeusz, Justin Harrison, Neil Best, Tommy Bowe, Kieran Campbell and Roger Wilson are all moving on.

Williams hopes the defeat to Cardiff in the reverse fixture at the Arms Park should add to his team's motivation.

"The fans at Ravenhill have been so supportive of the team throughout the season so we really want to have a great game to end on.

For a number of players this will be there last game with Ulster, so Friday night is the perfect opportunity for the fans to say their goodbyes to some much loved players."

SQUAD

FORWARDS:Justin Fitzpatrick; Rory Best; Tom Court; Justin Harrison; Carlo Del Fava; Matt McCullough; Nigel Brady; Bryan Young; Neil Best; Kieron Dawson; Stephen Ferris; Ryan Caldwell; Roger Wilson; David Pollock.

BACKS:Paul Marshall; Paddy Wallace; Niall O'Connor; Andrew Trimble; Tommy Bowe; Mark Bartholomeusz; Isaac Boss; Rob Dewey; Mark McCrea; Simon Danielli; David Humphreys.