Ferris back for Ulster, McIlwaine to make Cup bow
Full-back David McIlwaine will make his Heineken Cup debut for Ulster against Biarritz Olympique in France on Sunday.
Injuries to Jamie Smith (shoulder girdle/rib) and Darren Cave (hamstring) rule them out of contention for Ulster and they are replaced by McIlwaine and Ian Whitten at centre in a show of confidence by coach Brian McLaughlin.