Humphreys to make Ulster swansong tomorrow

David Humphreys will start the last game of his professional career when Ulster play Cardiff in the Magners League at Ravenhill on Friday night.

The Ulster and Ireland out-half said: "I am delighted to be playing tomorrow night at Ravenhill, it's great to get a final opportunity to play for Ulster and with the injuries I've suffered this season I didn't think it would happen. I'm really looking forward to running out one last time."

Ulster coach Matt Williams said: "David is an iconic figure in Ulster and Irish rugby and I hope the people of Ulster turn up to say thank you for a remarkable career."

Williams has made five changes to the starting line-up with Bryan Young, Ryan Caldwell, Stephen Ferris and Kieron Dawson completing the quintet.

ULSTER (v Cardiff): 15 Mark Bartholomeusz, 14 Tommy Bowe, 13 Andrew Trimble, 12 Rob Dewey, 11 Simon Danielli, 10 David Humphreys, 9 Isaac Boss, 8 Roger Wilson, 7 Kieron Dawson, 6 Stephen Ferris, 5 Ryan Caldwell, 4 Justin Harrison, 3 Tom Court, 2 Rory Best (c), 1 Bryan Young.

Replacements: 16 N Brady, 17 Justin Fitzpatrick, 18 Matt McCullough, 19 Neil Best, 20 Paul Marshall, 21 Paddy Wallace, 22 Mark McCrea.