Solomons names Ulster side for Cardiff

Despite question marks over the fitness of David Humphreys, Jeremy Davidson and Johnny Bell, Alan Solomons has named the same side as that originally selected to play against Northampton for the Heineken Cup second round match against Cardiff at Ravenhill on Friday night (kick off 7.00pm).

Ulster (v Cardiff): Bryn Cunningham; James Topping; Shane Stewart; Jonathon Bell; Tyrone Howe; David Humphreys; Neil Doak; Justin Fitzpatrick; Matt Sexton; Rob Kempson; Gary Longwell; Jeremy Davidson (Capt); Warren Brosnihan; Neil McMillan; Tony McWhirter. Replacements: Simon Best, Paul Shields; Mark Blair; Neil Best; Kieran Campbell; Adam Larkin; Scott Young.