Dan McFarland: Will Addison close to return after 14 months out

Ulster's Will Addison has not played for 14 months because of calf and back problems. Photo by John Dickson/Sportsfile

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is optimistic utility back Will Addison will make his long-awaited return from injury before the end of the season.

Addison has been dogged by injury since joining Ulster from Sale Sharks in 2018 and has not played for 14 months because of calf and back problems.