Humphreys to start for Ulster against Dragons

David Humphreys, a late withdrawal last week, has been named at out-half for Ulster in their Heineken Cup opener against Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

Gary Longwell will make his first start for Ulster since returning from the World Cup and will partner Rowan Frost in the second row.

Paul Steinmetz and Ryan Constable will form a potent centre pairing.

Ulster (v Gwent Dragons): B Cunningham; J Topping, R Constable, P Steinmetz, T Howe; D Humphreys, N Doak; R Kempson, M Sexton, S Best, R Frost, G Longwell, A Ward (Capt), N Best, R Wilson. Replacements: P Shields, R Moore, M Mustchin, T McWhirter, K Campbell, A Larkin, S Stewart.