Cave and Smith missing for Ulster

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named an enlarged squad for Friday's Magners League meeting with Edinburgh at Murrayfield (kick-off 7.05pm).

Neither fullback Jamie Smith (shoulder girdle/rib) nor centre Darren Cave (hamstring), who are still recovering from injuries sustained against Aironi two weeks ago have been included, while Simon Danielli, who was injured (shoulder) during last Sunday's match against Biarritz at the Parc des Sports Aguliera is also absent.

Young backs Tommy Seymour and Jonny Shiels come into the extended squad as does Mark McCrea who has impressed for the Ulster Ravens in recent weeks.

The Ulster starting XV and replacements will be named on Thursday.

Ulster squad (v Edinburgh)

Forwards: Tom Court, Paddy McAllister, Bryan Young, BJ Botha, Rory Best, Andi Kyriacou, Nigel Brady, Tim Barker, Dan Tuohy, Johann Muller, Ryan Caldwell, Willie Faloon, Robbie Diack, Stephen Ferris, Pedrie Wannenburg, Chris Henry

Backs: Adam D’Arcy, David McIlwaine, Tommy Seymour, Mark McCrea, Andrew Trimble, Jonny Shiels, Nevin Spence, Ian Whitten, Paddy Wallace, Ian Humphreys, Niall O’Connor, Paul Marshall, Ruan Pienaar

Not available due to injury: David Pollock, Declan Fitzpatrick, Adam Macklin, Jamie Smith, Darren Cave, Simon Danielli