Harrison handed Ulster captaincy

Wallaby Justin Harrison will captain Ulster for the first time for their Celtic League collision with The Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday night.

All Black Paul Steinmetz and Isaac Boss will make up in part for the exclusion of the eight Ireland squad members that have not been released for the weekend.

ULSTER (v The Ospreys): Bryn Cunningham; James Topping; Kevin Maggs; Paul Steinmetz; Andrew Maxwell; Paddy Wallace; Isaac Boss; Justin Fitzpatrick; Nigel Brady ; Bryan Young; Justin Harrison (Captain); Ryan Caldwell; Campbell Feather; Neil McMillan; Roger Wilson

Replacements: Declan Fitzpatrick; Rod Moore; Henry Head; Stephen Ferris; Reece Spee; Adam Larkin; 22 – Jonny Bell