Full-strength Ulster to face Borders

Alan Solomons has selected a strong side as leaders Ulster come face-to-face with The Borders this Friday night at Netherdale.

Ulster will have all the know-how they will need in the form of David Humphreys, Neil Doak, Gary Longwell, Tyrone Howe, Andy Ward, Rod Moore and Paul Steinmetz to guide the likes of Neil Best, Roger Wilson and Scott Young through the last three games of the 22-game season.

Ulster (v The Borders) B Cunningham; S Young, S Stewart, P Steinmetz, T Howe; D Humphreys, N Doak; S Best, M Sexton, R Moore, G Longwell, R Frost, A Ward (Capt), N Best, R Wilson.

Replacements: P Shields, R McCormack, T Barker, N McMillan, K Campbell, P Wallace, T Bowe.