Chris Henry leads Ulster

Flanker Chris Henry will lead Ulster out for their first Magners League match against Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday (2.05pm).

Coach Brian McLaughlin has started the season well with three pre-season wins. Of course, that is a world away from the intensity of League action.

Andy Kyriacou, Dan Tuohy and Willie Faloon will make their competitive debuts for the province with Andrew Trimble and Ian Whitten forging a new partnership in midfield.

ULSTER (v The Dragons): Bryn Cunningham, Timoci Nagusa, Andrew Trimble, Ian Whitten, Simon Danielli, Ian Humphreys, Isaac Boss; Bryan Young, Andy Kyriacou, Brendon Botha, Dan Tuohy, Ryan Caldwell, Chris Henry (capt), Willie Faloon, Robbie Diack.

Replacements: Nigel Brady, Declan Fitzpatrick, Ed O’Donoghue, Thomas Anderson, Paul Marshall, Paddy Wallace, Darren Cave.