Young called up as Howe departs

Ulster left wing Scott Young has been promoted to a starting place in the Ulster line-up for their crucial meeting with Connacht in the Celtic League at The Sportsground on Saturday (K/O 2.30pm).

Young was called up after Tyrone Howe was transported to Australia for the World Cup during the week.

Besides Young, the side will be unchanged. New arrival Paul Steinmetz will be on the bench as Ryan Constable and Shane Stewart are retained in the centre

Ulster (v Connacht): B Cunningham; J Topping, R Constable, S Stewart, S Young; A Larkin, K Campbell; B Young, M Sexton, R Moore, M Mustchin, M McCullough, A Ward, N Best, Tony McWhirter. Replacements: P Shields, R McCormack, R Frost, R Wilson, R Spee, P Steinmetz, S Mallon.