Craig Gilroy returns to the Ulster squad for the crucial RaboDirect PRO12 meeting with Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill.
The winger had missed last week’s win against Connacht due to a groin injury.

Ulster go into the game knowing that a win will secure top spot in the RaboDirect PRO12, and thus the crucial home advantage for the play-off.

Elsewhere in the squad, back row Saen Doyle is included for the first since breaking his leg in October, while Chris Henry and Robbie Diake are in line to make their 100th appearances for the province.

Extended Ulster squad to face Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect PRO12, Friday 3rd May, Ravenhill, 7.45pm

Forwards (16) Johann Muller, Callum Black, John Afoa, Robbie Diack, Iain Henderson, Declan Fitzpatrick, Dan Tuohy, Ricky Lutton, Rory Best, Mike McComish, Lewis Stevenson, Chris Henry, Nick Williams, Tom Court, Sean Doyle, Rob Herring

Backs (11) Michael Allen, Ruan Pienaar, Paddy Jackson, Paul Marshall, Darren Cave, Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe, Jared Payne, Peter Nelson, Craig Gilroy, Stuart Olding

Image: Ulster's Craig Gilroy
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