RUBGY - SQUAD NEWS:Ulster Coach Matt Williams has named his 25 man squad to take on the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Friday night.

Williams has named virtually the same side that was defeated 16-9 by the Llanelli Scarlets at home apart from the addition of former Leicester Tigers fly half Ian Humphreys and forwards Thomas Anderson and Bryan Young.

The coach will confirm his starting line up on Thursday morning.

ULSTER SQUAD

Forwards:Justin Fitzpatrick; Nigel Brady; Tom Court; Rory Best(Captain); Brendan Botha; Carlo Del Fava; Ed O'Donoghue; Ryan Caldwell; David Pollock; Matt McCullough; Kieron Dawson; Robbie Diack; Thomas Anderson; Bryan Young

Backs:Isaac Boss; Paddy Wallace; Timoci Nagusa; Rob Dewey; Darren Cave; Andrew Trimble; Clinton Schifcofske; Cillian Willis; Niall O'Connor; Bryn Cunningham, Ian Humphreys