Bowe back for Ulster as Henry eyes debut

Ballymena back row forward Chris Henry has made the step up to the Ulster Squad for their Magner's League tie with Connacht on St Stephen's Day.

Coach Mark McCall named a 24-man squad today and will finalise his side when his international players return from their weeklong training session in Portugal. Tommy Bowe has recovered from a back injury.

Tickets for this fixture are selling quickly, with less than 1,000 terrace tickets now available.

ULSTER SQUAD (v Connacht):

BACKS: Kieran Campbell; Isaac Boss; David Humphreys; Paddy Wallace; Kevin Maggs; Paul Steinmetz; Andrew Trimble: Paul McKenzie; Mark Bartholomeusz; Bryn Cunningham; Tommy Bowe.

FORWARDS Simon Best (Captain); Bryan Young; Justin Fitzpatrick; Rory Best; Paul Shields; Justin Harrison; Matt McCullough; Tim Barker; Roger Wilson; Neil Best; Kieron Dawson; Neil McMillan; Chris Henry.