Ulster squad named for Warriors away

Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris makes a welcome return to the Ulster squad, after missing the team's last two matches due to a hand injury gained in the final game of the 2009 6Nations. Fullback Bryn Cunningham, and player/coach Paul Steinmetz, have not been considered for the away match due to injury.

The last time Ulster met Glasgow in the league, was at Ravenhill on the 7th March, and despite poor weather conditions, the Ulster men managed a credible 12-0, win over the Scottish side.

Once again Matt Williams will be looking to gain some much needed points against Glasgow, especially with only a further three league games left in Ulster's 08/09 campaign.

Looking ahead to Friday's tie, Williams said: "I was bitterly disappointed with our last performance; we lost another game we should have won. We cannot talk our way out of it, or make excuses for how we played. Once again we were leading heading into the last ten minutes, and lost a game we shouldn't have.

"Every player knows they have to put in a performance against Glasgow, both individually and as a team. Glasgow are a powerful side, who will be out for the home win, so we must be 100% on our game until the final whistle blows.

"Our focus is to take back the points we lost against Ospreys, and show what we are really capable of. This will be a week of solid match preparation. The players all know that they have to stand up and perform come Friday," continued Williams.

Ulster Rugby are currently sitting in 7th position on the Magners League table, while Glasgow Warriors, thanks to an extra win under their belt are at 5th.

ULSTER SQUAD FORWARDS

Rory Best, Brendon Botha, Nigel Brady, Ryan Caldwell, Tom Court, Robbie Diack, Carlo Del Fava, Stephen Ferris, Chris Henry, Matt McCullough, David Pollock, Daniel Roach, Bryan Young.

ULSTER SQUAD BACKS

Isaac Boss, Darren Cave, Simon Danielli, Ian Humphreys, Paul Marshall, Timoci Nagusa, Niall O'Connor, Clinton Schifcofske, Andrew Trimble, Paddy Wallace, Ian Whitten

Ulster's next and final home match of the 08/09 Magners League season, will be against Cardiff Blues on Friday 24th April, kick off 7.30pm. Tickets are currently available from all usual outlets.