Ferris back for Ulster

Ulster Head Coach Brian McLaughlin has been able to bring Stephen Ferris back from injury for Saturday's Heineken Cup clash with Stade Francais Paris at Ravenhill.

Injured Springbok BJ Botha’s spot at tight-head goes to Declan Fitzpatrick. Hooker Nigel Brady replaces Andy Kyriacou, lock Ed O’Donoghue steps in for Ryan Caldwell and Andrew Trimble moves onto the right wing for Timoci Nagusa.

Coach McLaughlin said: "We know how good they are, we know they are a great side with great ambitions for the season. But we have the same ambitions.

“We have them here in Belfast on Saturday, and we have just got to get out onto the pitch and play. We have to out-play them by being accurate and smart, and taking the home advantage. We have to be fearless.”

ULSTER (v Stade Francais): Clinton Schifcofske; Andrew Trimble, Darren Cave, Ian Whitten, Simon Danelli; Ian Humphreys, Isaac Boss; Tom Court, Nigel Brady, Declan Fitzpatrick, Ed O’Donoghue, Dan Tuohy, Stephen Ferris, David Pollock, Chris Henry (Capt.)

Replacements: Andy Kyriacou, Bryan Young, Justin Fitzpatrick, Ryan Caldwell, Willie Faloon, Paul Marshall, Niall O’Connor, Jamie Smith.