Ulster coach goes for experience

Ulster coach Matt Williams has named a very experienced 25-strong squad for Friday's Magners League encounter with Connacht at Ravenhill.

Veterans Justin Harrison, Justin Fitzpatrick, Neil Best, Roger Wikson and captain Rory Best will provide the steel.

It remains to be seen whether Williams will opt for Paddy Wallace or the less experienced Niall O'Connor in the pivotal out-half position.

ULSTER SQUAD (v Connacht):

Forwards: Justin Fitzpatrick; Rory Best, Tom Court, Justin Harrison, Kieron Dawson, Stephen Ferris, Ryan Caldwell, Carlo Del Fava, Matt McCullough, Nigel Brady, Bryan Young, Neil Best, Roger Wilson, Grant Webb

Backs: Paul Marshall; Isaac Boss, Paddy Wallace, Niall O'Connor, Mark McCrea, Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe, Bryn Cunningham, Rob Dewey, Paul Steinmetz, Mark Bartholomeusz.