Henry to lead Ulster side against Glasgow

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has asked Chris Henry to lead a 26-man squad to prepare for Glasgow Warriors in the Magner's League on Friday night at Ravenhill (Kick-off 8pm).

McLaughlin said: “We had a team bonding day yesterday, which was a great success. The guys have been separated for five weeks, so it was important to get them back into focus for Glasgow as a team, as quickly as possible.

“The aim for training this week is to ensure we’re at our optimum level on Friday night, working as one unit, to produce a top level performance.

"You've always got to be wary of Glasgow; they are a big hitting side, and are playing very well this season. If we play to our optimum level we should be okay."

The playing 22 will be named on Thursday at 12 noon.

ULSTER SQUAD (v Glasgow):

Forwards: Tom Court, Bryan Young, Declan Fitzpatrick, Adam Macklin, Justin Fitzpatrick, Andy Kyriacou, Nigel Brady, Ed O’Donoghue, Ryan Caldwell, Dan Tuohy, David Pollock, Willie Faloon, Chris Henry (Capt), Tamaiti Houra, Thomas Anderson

Backs: Clinton Schifcofske, Simon Danielli, Timoci Nagusa, Jonny Shiels, Niall O’Connor, Ian Humphreys, Darren Cave, Ian Whitten, Paul Marshall, Isaac Boss, Jamie Smith