Big guns back for Ulster

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named an extended squad ahead of his side's Magners League clash with Edinburgh at Ravenhill on Friday night (KO 8.05pm).

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named an extended squad ahead of his side's Magners League clash with Edinburgh at Ravenhill on Friday night (KO 8.05pm).

McLaughlin welcomes back Stephen Ferris and Rory Best, who were rested for last weekend’s trip to Aironi.

World Cup winning Springbok tight-head BJ Botha makes his first appearance of the season, as does Andrew Trimble who has made a much sooner recovery from injury.

Forwards: Tom Court, Paddy McAllister, Bryan Young, BJ Botha, Rory Best, Nigel Brady, Andi Kyriacou, Johann Muller, Tim Barker, Ryan Caldwell, Stephen Ferris, Chris Henry, Willie Faloon, Robbie Diack, Pedrie Wannenburg

Backs: Adam D'Arcy, Jamie Smith, David McIlwaine, Paul Emerick, Andrew Trimble, Jonny Shiels, Darren Cave, Ian Whitten, Ian Humphreys, Niall O'Connor, Ian Porter, Paul Marshall

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