Mark McCall has included Irish internationals Bryan Young and Tommy Bowe, who have not been selected for Ireland's opening Six Nation fixture against Wales, in a 23-man squad to take on the Ospreys this Saturday at the Liberty Stadium, Kick Off, 17.30.
Hooker Stuart Philpott could win his first cap for Ulster and Stephen Ferris is back in the picture. Leaders will look to confirm their status at the top of the table.
ULSTER SQUAD (v The Ospreys):
BACKS
Kieran Campbell; Paul Marshall; Adam Larkin; Paul Steinmetz; Kevin Maggs; Scott Young; Paul McKenzie; Mark Bartholomeusz; Bryn Cunningham; Tommy Bowe
FORWARDS
Justin Fitzpatrick; Bryan Young; Declan Fitzpatrick; Paul Shields; Stuart Philpott ; Justin Harrison (Captain); Matt McCullough; Ryan Caldwell ;Tim Barker; Kieron Dawson; Roger Wilson; Stephen Ferris; David Pollock