Williams rings the changes in bid to restore Ulster’s pride

CARETAKER coach Steve Williams has made six changes and one positional switch as Ulster attempt to gain some respectability from a wretched season in tonight’s Heineken Cup clash against the Ospreys at Ravenhill (8pm).

Experienced flanker Kieron Dawson is promoted to open-side in place of young David Pollock, while Ryan Caldwell comes in ahead of Italian Carlo Del Fava at lock and Justin Fitzpatrick misses out on his 50th game in Europe with Bryan Young moving to loose-head and Declan Fitzpatrick coming in at tight.

Behind the scrum, Ireland’s reserve half-backs Paddy Wallace and Isaac Boss are dropped to the bench, with Niall O’Connor and Kieran Campbell promoted. There is also a change in midfield where Rob Dewey partners Andrew Trimble, with Paul Steinmetz omitted from the match 22.