Ireland players to rejoin Ulster squad

Prop Tom Court has been released by Ireland to join a 25-man squad Ulster squad for next Magners League fixture away to The Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Ireland A internationals Darren Cave, Andrew Trimble, Mark McCrea, Isaac Boss, Ian Humphreys, Ryan Caldwell and Ed O'Donoghue have all been released for League duties.

Number eight Chris Henry and centre Ian Whitten are two relative newcomers that retain their places after impressive recent contributions.

Ulster squad (v The Dragons): Justin Fitzpatrick, Nigel Brady, Tom Court, Brendon Botha, Bryan Young, Ed O'Donoghue, Matt McCullough, Kieron Dawson, Carlo Del Fava, Chris Henry, David Pollock, Stuart Phillpott, Ryan Caldwell, Simon Daneilli, Darren Cave, Andrew Trimble, Cillian Willis, Niall O'Connor, Clinton Schifcofske, Ian Whitten, Isaac Boss, Paul Steinmetz, Ian Humphreys, Mark McCrea, Bryn Cunningham.