Mark McCall has selected Paddy Wallace at out-half for Ulster's final Magner's League tie at home to Edinburgh on Friday night.
Clearly Wallace has been handed the number ten jersey to get in some much needed preparation for Ireland's two tests in Argentina. David Humphreys is named on the bench.
Tommy Bowe will be at full-back for the injured Bryn Cunningham. Paul McKenzie will start on the wing.
Ireland A's newest recruit Ryan Caldwell also misses the game through a foot injury. Tim Barker steps up to partner Justin Harrison in the second row.
ULSTER (v Edinburgh):
15 - Tommy Bowe; 14 - Paul McKenzie; 13 - Andrew Trimble; 12 - Paul Steinmetz; 11 - Andrew Maxwell; 10 - Paddy Wallace; 9 - Isaac Boss; 1 - Bryan Young; 2 - Rory Best; 3 -Simon Best (C); 4 - Justin Harrison; 5 - Tim Barker; 6 - Stephen Ferris; 7 - Neil Best; 8 - Roger Wilson
Replacements: 16 - Nigel Brady; 17 - Justin Fitzpatrick; 18 - Lewis Stevenson; 19 - Neil McMillan; 20 - Kieran Campbell; 21 - David Humphreys; 22 - Darren Cave