Humphreys to make final farewell

Team News : David Humphreys will bring the curtain down on an illustrious career when he lines out for Ulster in the province…

Team News: David Humphreys will bring the curtain down on an illustrious career when he lines out for Ulster in the province's final game of the Magners League against Cardiff at Ravenhill tomorrow night.

The Ulster and Ireland playmaker has been plagued with injury this season but is glad of the opportunity to feature in front of the Ravenhill faithful one last time.

"I am delighted to be playing tomorrow night at Ravenhill, it's great to get a final opportunity to play for Ulster and with the injuries I've suffered this season I didn't think it would happen. I'm really looking forward to running out one last time," said the 36-year-old.

Ulster coach Matt Williams said: "David is an iconic figure in Ulster and Irish rugby and I hope the people of Ulster turn up to say thank you for a remarkable career."

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With Ulster now qualified for the Heineken Cup next season, Williams makes five changes to his starting XV. The backline remains the same apart from Wallace dropping to the bench to accommodate Humphreys.

Bryan Young starts at loosehead with Justin Fitzpatrick named on the bench. Carlo Del Fava picked up an injury against Glasgow so Ryan Caldwell starts in the secondrow alongside Justin Harrison, who will be making his final appearance for Ulster before moving onto Bath.

Stephen Ferris returns from injury to take his place as blindside flanker with Matt McCullough dropping to be bench and Kieron Dawson starting at openside.

Kick-off at Ravenhill tomorrow is 7.30pm.

Ulster: M Bartholomeusz; T Bowe, A Trimble, R Dewey, S Danielli; D Humphreys, I Boss; B Young, R Best (c), T Court, J Harrison, R Caldwell, S Ferris, K Dawson, R Wilson
Replacements: N Brady, J Fitzpatrick, M McCullough, N Best, P Marshall, P Wallace, M McCrea