Afoa named in extended Ulster squad

New Zealnd World Cup winner John Afoa may make his debut for Ulster this Saturday when they welcome Connacht to Ravenhill (5.35pm).

Tue, 01 Nov, 2011 - 13:28

New Zealand World Cup winner John Afoa may make his debut for Ulster this Saturday when they welcome Connacht to Ravenhill (5.35pm).

The Kiwi has been named in a 31-man provisional squad along with Stephen Ferris and Rory Best as Brian McLaughlin attempts to salvage his side from their current run of poor form.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: RavenhillPerson: AfoaPerson: John AfoaPerson: Stephen FerrisPerson: Rory BestPerson: Brian McLaughlinPerson: Tom CourtPerson: Paddy McAllisterPerson: Adam MacklinPerson: Callum BlackPerson: Andi KyriacouPerson: Nigel BradyPerson: Johann MullerPerson: Tim BarkerPerson: Lewis StevensonPerson: Dan TuohyPerson: Neil McCombPerson: Chris HenryPerson: Robbie DiackPerson: Mike McComishPerson: Pedrie WannenburgPerson: Willie FaloonPerson: Ruan PienaarPerson: Paul MarshallPerson: Ian PorterPerson: Ian HumphreysPerson: Paddy JacksonPerson: Paddy WallacePerson: Ian WhittenPerson: Nevin SpencePerson: Darren CavePerson: Andrew TrimblePerson: Craig GilroyPerson: Simon DanielliPerson: Adam D’ArcyEvent: New Zealnd World CupEvent: New Zealand World CupOrganisation: UlsterOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: Kiwi
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