Pfister to make full Ulster debut on Friday

Mark McCall will give new signing Gavin Pfister his full debut in Ulster’s Celtic League joust with Edinburgh at Ravenhill on Friday.

The South African openside, signed because of injuries to Neil McMillan and Andy Ward in the back row, will pack down beside the emerging Roger Wilson and Campbell Feather.

Ulster should be in good order following their 18-10 defeat of Stade Francais in Europe, where Jonny Bell suffered a broken nose. New Zealander Paul Steinmetz will take his place.

ULSTER (v Edinburgh): Bryn Cunningham; Tommy Bowe, Kevin Maggs, Paul Steinmetz, Tyrone Howe; David Humphreys, Kieran Campbell; Ronan McCormack, Paul Shields, Rod Moore, Gary Longwell, Matt McCullough, Campbell Feather (Capt), Gavin Pfister, Roger Wilson.

Replacements: Rory Best, Simon Best, Rowan Frost, Matt Mustchin; Neil Doak, Adam Larkin, Andrew Maxwell.