You can probably guess the Ulster players names names without reading this, no real surprises.
There are four uncapped players – Felix Jones, Mike McCarthy, Conor Murray and Brett Wilkinson.
The only players unavailable for selection are Shane Horgan, Ian Humphreys and Nevin Spence who all had to undergo surgery on long standing injuries. The rehabilitation period is such that all three players will not be able to take part in the world cup conditioning schedule to enable them to build up the required fitness levels, and so none of these three players will be available for the games during the Guinness Summer Series in August.
Following the completion of each camp, players will return to their provincial centres to continue their strength and conditioning work. The Ireland coaching staff will work closely with the squad during each of the camps and also with the players when they are back with their provincial teams.
Ireland Coach Declan Kidney said,
This is the first step in preparation for the Rugby World Cup and the group called into our first camp shows that there is competition for places right across the board.
There are players who we have identified as part of the . . .
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