Tommy Bowe back in Ulster squad to face Bordeaux

Ireland and Lions winger Tommy Bowe will return to the Ulster squad this Saturday when Bordeaux-Begles fly into town for what is a Champions Cup dead rubber. Bowe, who was omitted from last week’s disappointing defeat in Exeter, watched Ulster’s feeble attempt to qualify out of Pool 5 as one of the best runners-up.

Darren Cave and Craig Gilroy, who both played for the successful Ulster A side last week, are also back in contention. However, Ulster’s current woes just seem to mount up with Academy prop Ross Kane, who has a toe injury, joining five other tight-heads in the treatment room.

It could mean a first start for Jonny Simpson who has impressed when used as a replacement, while Ricky Lutton, may also be called into action.