Irish Rugby : Provincial Rugby : News : Muller And Best Back In Ulster Squad

There are six uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the summer tour to North America that was named this morning. An Emerging Ireland squad has also been selected for the Tblisi Cup in Georgia.

IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.

Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.

Ireland GUINNESS Series squad members Dan Tuohy, Iain Henderson, Luke Marshall, Craig Gilroy, Paddy Jackson and Darren Cave have also been named in the province's panel for the trip to Llanelli.

Johann Muller ruptured thumb ligaments during the Heineken Cup pool victory over Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium last month, yet he has made a quicker than expected recovery and should play some part in Sunday's league fixture.

Rory Best has been sidelined with a neck injury he sustained against the Dragons a month ago. However, the experienced hooker has recovered well and could return to action earlier than expected.

Chris Henry and Ruan Pienaar have earned a week off after playing in all three November Internationals for Ireland and South Africa respectively, but both will return for the Heineken Cup round 3 game against Northampton Saints on Friday, December 7.

Paddy Wallace, having played a lot of rugby in recent weeks, is also rested for the top of the table clash with the Scarlets.

Ulster's superb unblemished start to the 2012/13 campaign continues apace with eleven straight wins in all competitions.

Mark Anscombe's charges are attempting to complete a clean sweep of victories away from home to the Welsh regions this season.

ULSTER Squad (v Scarlets) - Backs (11): Michael Heaney, Paul Marshall, Niall O'Connor, Paddy Jackson, Luke Marshall, Darren Cave, Tommy Bowe, Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy, Jared Payne, Peter Nelson.

Forwards (14): Rob Herring, Rory Best, Callum Black, Tom Court, Declan Fitzpatrick, John Afoa, Neil McComb, Johann Muller, Dan Tuohy, Iain Henderson, Robbie Diack, Mike McComish, Roger Wilson, Nick Williams.