Luke Marshall returns to inside centre as Paddy Wallace is also with Ireland, while Jackson's inclusion at outhalf sees Ruan Pienaar move back to his more familiar scrum half position with Paul Marshall dropping to the bench.
In the front row, Andi Kyriacou and Declan Fitzpatrick come in for Nigel Brady and Tom Court. The other change in the pack sees Robbie Diack pack down at Number 8 in place of Pedrie Wannenburg. Captain Johann Muller continues his second row partnership with Tim Barker.
The squad is boosted with long term injury absentees Dan Tuohy and Darren Cave named among the replacements.
Ulster Team v Dragons (Magners League, Friday 18th March, kick-off 7.05pm)
(15-9): A D'Arcy; C Gaston, N Spence, L Marshall, C Gilroy; P Jackson, R Pienaar;
(1-8): P McAllister, A Kyriacou, D Fitzpatrick, J Muller (capt), T Barker, C Henry, W Faloon, R Diack
Replacements (16-23): N Brady, B Young, J Cronin, D Tuohy, P Wannenburg, P Marshall, D Cave, T Seymour
Ulster Rugby would advise supporters coming to the game (gates open 5.30pm) to avoid parking in the immediate vicinity of the Ravenhill Grounds and that the following roads are only accessible for residents and closed to everyone else: Onslow Parade, Ravenhill Park and Ravenhill Park Gardens. There will also be parking restrictions in place in the Castlereagh area (Mount Merrion Avenue).
Supporters are encouraged to make use of the Park 'n' Ride facilities at Pirrie Park and along Montgomery Road and your co-operation is gratefully appreciated
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