Ulster's newest signing Tamaiti Horua, is named on the squad, as is young flanker TJ Anderson. In the backs; Jonny Shiels, Cillian Willis and Clinton Schifcofske all make a return.
Not available for selection: Bryn Cunningham, Ryan Caldwell, David Pollock due to injury. Stephen Ferris, Paddy Wallace and Andrew Trimble are not available for selection under the Rugby Word Cup 2011 Player Management Programme.
The playing 22 will be announced on Friday at noon.
ULSTER SQUAD FORWARDS
Nigel Brady
Brendon Botha
Bryan Young
Ed O'Donoghue
Andi Kyriacou
Dan Tuohy
Robbie Diack
Chris Henry
Willie Faloon
Thomas Anderson
Tamaiti Horua
Declan Fitzpatrick
ULSTER SQUAD BACKS
Timoci Nagusa
Darren Cave
Niall O'Connor
Simon Danielli
Ian Whitten
Paul Marshall
Isaac Boss
Ian Humphreys
Jonny Shiels
Cillian Willis
Clinton Schifcofske
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