Steinmetz and Larkin make Ulster squad

Ulster coach Mark McCall has added Paul Steinmetz and Adam Larkin to his squad for the home tie against Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

All Black Steinmetz has recovered from a shoulder injury and Larkin showed some good form for Ulster A last weekend to make it a 24-man panel of players, which will be reduced on Friday.

ULSTER SQUAD (v Cardiff Blues):

BACKS: Bryn Cunningham; Andrew Maxwell; Scott Young; Paul Steinmetz; Kevin Maggs; Paddy Wallace; Andrew Trimble; David Humphreys; Adam Larkin; Isaac Boss; Kieran Campbell

FORWARDS: Justin Fitzpatrick; Bryan Young; Declan Fitzpatrick; Rory Best; Paul Shields; Justin Harrison, Matt McCullough, Tim Barker; Stephen Ferris, Neil Best; Kieron Dawson, Neil McMillan, Roger Wilson.