Wallace and Danielli in Ulster squad

Ireland centre Paddy Wallace and Scottish winger Simon Danielli have recovered from illness to be included in Ulster's extended 26-man squad for their Magner's League opener against The Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

Coach Brian McLaughlin has included new signings Dan Tuohy and Andy Kyriacou and two young Ballynahinch hopefuls in flanker Willie Faloon and speedster Nevin Spence.

Back rowers Stephen Ferris and David Pollock are the most significant absentess, each working their way back from injury.

Ulster should be in the right frame of mind following impressive pre-season wins over Newcastle Falcons, Viadana and Worcester.

ULSTER Squad (v Newport Gwent Dragons):

Backs (13) - Timoci Nagusa, Darren Cave, Niall O'Connor, Simon Danielli, Ian Whitten, Andrew Trimble, Paul Marshall, Bryn Cunningham, Ian Whitten, Isaac Boss, Ian Humphreys, Paddy Wallace, Nevin Spence.

Forwards (13) - Nigel Brady, Tom Court, BJ Botha, Bryan Young, Ed O'Donoghue, Matt McCullough, Andy Kyriacou, Dan Tuohy, Robbie Diack, Ryan Caldwell, Chris Henry, Willie Faloon, Declan Fitzpatrick.