Henry comes in for Ulster ahead of Saints clash

Ulster Coach Brian McLaughlin had named his team for Sunday's Heineken Cup quarter-final clash against Northampton Saints at the Stadium:MK in Milton Keynes, kick-off 2pm.

Captained by Rory Best, there is just once change in the starting line-up from the side which defeated in the Magners League last week, with Chris Henry starting in the openside berth ahead of Willie Faloon who is named on the bench.

Irish international hooker Rory Best captains the side that shows one change from last weekend’s victory over the Scarlets at Ravenhill, with Chris Henry starting at openside ahead of Ballinahinch man Willie Faloon - who drops to the bench.

The only other change amongst the replacements is the inclusion of prop Bryan Young who comes in with Declan Fitzpatrick unavailable having picked up a wrist injury.

Craig Gilroy, Ulster's top try-scorer in the Magners League with seven tries from nine appearances, could make his Heineken Cup debut if he comes off the bench during the game having been registered for the competition as an additional player.

Rugby league convert Adam D’Arcy starts at fullback and forms the back three alongside Scottish international Simon Danielli and the in-from Andrew Trimble. Paddy Wallace links up with Nevin Spence in the centre while Ian Humphreys forms a potent half-back partnership with Ruan Pienaar.

Best packs down in the front row alongside Tom Court and BJ Botha, who is heading to Munster next season, with Johann Muller and Dan Touhy in the engine room.

In the continued absence of talismanic blindside Stephen Ferris; South African Robbie Diack takes the number six jersey and makes up the backrow with Henry and Springbok powerhouse Pedrie Wannenburg.

Meanwhile, Northampton Saints coach Jim Mallinder has named his side for Sunday’s clash.

English internationals Ben Foden, Chris Ashton, Dylan Hartley and Tom Wood, who all played against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium a forthnight ago, are all named while rising start Courtney Lawes also makes the starting line-up.

Former Ulster number eight Roger Wilson is also named in the side while former Munster and Connacht player James Downey is named at inside centre.

Ulster: Adam D'Arcy; Andrew Trimble, Nevin Spence, Paddy Wallace, Simon Danielli; Ian Humphreys, Ruan Pienaar, Tom Court, Rory Best (C), BJ Botha, Johann Muller, Dan Tuohy, Robbie Diack, Chris Henry, Pedrie Wannenburg

Replacements: Andi Kyriacou, Paddy McAllister, Bryan Young, Tim Barker, Willie Faloon, Paul Marshall, Ian Whitten, Craig Gilroy

Northampton: Ben Foden, Chris Ashton, Jon Clarke, James Downey, Paul Diggin; Stephen Myler, Lee Dickson, Soane Tonga’uiha, Dylan Hartley (C), Brian Mujati; Courtney Lawes, Christian Day, Phil Dowson, Tom Wood, Roger Wilson

Replacements: Brett Sharman, Alex Waller, Tom Mercey, Mark Sorenson, Calum Clark, Stuart Commins, Shane Geraghty, Bruce Reihana