Howlett and Mafi return for Munster

Munster coach Tony McGahan has made four changes for the Magner’s League date with Ulster at Ravenhill.

Full-back Felix Jones and No.8 Nick Williams have been ruled out through injury.

James Coughlan, Wian du Preez, Doug Howlett and Lifeimi Mafi are also summoned back to first team action.

Paul Warwick slips into the number 10 jersey while Mick O'Driscoll will captain the side.

MUNSTER (v Ulster): Denis Hurley; D Howlett, L Mafi, J de Villiers, I Dowling; P Warwick, P Stringer; W du Preez, D Varley,T Buckley, M O'Driscoll, D Ryan, B Holland, N Ronan, J Coughlan.

Replacements: M Sherry, S Archer, P O'Mahony, T O'Donnell, D Williams, S Deasy, T Gleeson.