Trio return for Ulster

The loss of several key Ulster squad members to Six Nations duty has been softened for head coach Mark Anscombe with influential trio Johann Muller, Luke Marshall and Dan Tuohy returning to the squad ahead of Friday’s PRO12 meeting with the Ospreys at Ravenhill (7.05pm).

Centre Marshall’s return to fitness will be of particular interest to Declan Kidney as the Irish medical team continue to assess injuries to both Gordon D’Arcy and Keith Earls ahead of Sunday’s meeting with England.