Humphreys Leads Ulster

With Andy Ward named on the replacement bench, David Humphreys will wear the captain’s armband when Ulster take the field against Munster in the Celtic League semi-final at Thomond Park on Friday night.
Ward has a slight foot injury which means he starts on the bench but coach Alan Solomons will be hoping to use the inspirational Ballynahinch man to the same good effect as he did when he sprung him in the quarter-final win over Glasgow.

A full house is expected in Thomond Park with Ulster expected to bring a large and vocal support as they attempt to make up for the disappointment of last year when they were beaten at this stage by Munster.

Ulster. Bryn Cunningham; James Topping, Shane Stewart, Adam Larkin, Sheldon Coulter; David Humphreys (capt), Neil Doak; Justin Fitzpatrick, Matt Sexton, Robbie Kempson; Gary Longwell, Jeremy Davidson; Warren Brosnihan, Neil McMillan, Tony McWhirter.
Replacements: Simon Best, Paul Shields, Mark Blair, Andy Ward, Kieran Campbell, Jan Cunningham, Scott Young.