Best, Pollock and Cave back for Ulster

David Pollock, Thomas Anderson, Darren Cave, Ian Whitten and scrum half Cillian Willis, who replaces Paul Marshall, are all additions, to the squad that was sorely defeated by the Ospreys last weekend.

Ulster are focused and ready, for a solid performance against the Scottish side, as the Irish province try hard to lift themselves from the bottom of the Magners League. The importance of this game has not been lost on Ulster Rugby Captain Rory Best who has returned from injury and is named in the squad:

"A win against Edinburgh will be the springboard we need to turn our fortunes around. We have to go out on Friday ready for a win."

"Edinburgh is a crucial game for us now and each member of the squad understands the importance of the match, and are ready and willing to put in a performance to be proud of. Every game played is important, but with the Heineken cup next week, each member of the squad will not only be playing for the win come Friday, but for their position on the team to take on Stade next Saturday."

"We also want to put in a performance that our supporters can be proud of" continued Rory

Tickets are still on sale for this fixture and can be purchased online at www.ulsterrugby.com, over the counter at Ravenhill Monday to Friday from 9pm to 5pm, over the telephone 028 9049 3222 Option 2 or through any of our ticket outlets which are listed below.

Ulster Rugby has also extended the popular Student rate of "tickets for a tenner" this week due to high demand. Tickets can be purchased from Ravenhill until 4pm on Friday as long as you have a valid student card.

ULSTER SQUAD FORWARDS

Justin Fitzpatrick; Nigel Brady, Tom Court, Rory Best, Brendon Botha, Carlo Del Fava, Ed O'Donoghue, Ryan Caldwell, Matt McCullough, Kieron Dawson, Robbie Diack, Stephen Ferris, David Pollock, Thomas Anderson

ULSTER SQUAD BACKS

Niall O'Connor; Bryn Cunningham, Timoci Nagusa, Darren Cave, Andrew Trimble, Clinton Schifcofske, Cillian Willis, Isaac Boss, Paul Steinmetz, Ian Humphreys, Ian Whitten

Ulster Rugby Ticket Outlets

In Sport - 15 Frances Street Newtownards 02891 813 811
SS Moores - 6 Chichester Street, Belfast 02890 322 966
Athletic Stores - 41 Queen Street, Belfast 02890 320 491
Eden Park - 613 Lisburn Road, Belfast 02890 687 622
Euro Sport - 84 Antrim Street, Lisburn 02892 665 549
Donaghy's Sports - 25-31 Newry Street, Banbridge 02840 662 750
Style N Sport - 20 Church Street Ballymena 02825 645 371
Podium 4 Sport - 40 Montgomery Road, Belfast 02890 701 333
Overplay Sports - Unit 4 Keeburn Industrial Estate Woodburn Road Carrickfergus (opposite Carrick rugby club) 02893 362 828
Douglas Menswear - Unit 8, Bedford House, Bedford Street, Belfast. 02890 332 277
Game On Portadown 02838350598