Humphreys in line for 100th cap

David Humphreys will reach the milestone 100th cap for Ulster when coach Mark McCall takes the side to Connacht on Sunday in the Celtic League.

Humphreys and centre Kevin Maggs, making his debut, have been released by Eddie O’Sullivan to help put the disappointment of defeat to Leinster behind them.

Second row Matt McCullough will take over from Rowan Frost as the third and final change in the side.

ULSTER (v Connacht): B Cunningham; T Bowe, J Bell, K Maggs, A Maxwell; D Humphreys, N Doak; S Best, P Shield, R Moore, M Mustchin, M McCullough, A Ward (Capt), N Best, R Wilson.

Replacements: N Brady, R McCormack, R Frost, C Feather, K Campbell, P Wallace, P Steinmetz.