Squad’s up and Brian McLaughlin has included Tom Court, Paddy Wallace, Andrew Trimble, Johann Muller, Ruan Pienaar and Simon Danielli in his provisional squad as Ulster prepare for the crunch encounter at Parc y Scarlets. Rory Best and Stephen Ferris are rested as part of a player management programme implemented post-World Cup.
Court, Wallace and Trimble received limited game time as Ireland exited at the quarter final stage and returned to training with their province this week. South Africa were knocked out on the same weekend, with Pienaar and Muller playing periphery roles towards the end of their campaign. Muller has recovered from a hamstring injury sustained during the tournament and is likely to take the Ulster captaincy for Saturday’s game.
Luke Marshall is not considered after fracturing his jaw in a club game two weeks ago, while Jerry Cronin has suffered a neck injury and is due to get a scan.
The players return at the perfect time for Ulster, who have tasted defeat in their previous three league games. The leadership of Johann Muller will be vital in improving Ulster’s recent discipline and set piece difficulties.
Last season Ulster achieved the double over Scarlets . . .
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