I thought it would be a good few years till I was writing that sort of headline! OK, it may be a friendly against the Barbarians with Leinster players being rested but it is a good sign that nearly half of the match day squad is being made up of Ulster men.
With Ulster imports John Afoa and Pedrie Wannenburg likely to feature for the Barbarians, this time round, it brings the Ulster representation to 12 for Tuesday nights run out in Gloucester. KO 7:35pm.
Craig Gilroy, Declan Fitzpatrick, Paul Marshall and Nevin Spence should all make their Irish début at this level and they will be joined by Darren Cave, Paddy Wallace, Dan Tuohy, Chris Henry, Rory Best and Andrew Trimble.
Should Henry come through the run-out unscathed he should be included in the senior squad for the New Zealand summer tour and it would be nice to think that Craig Gilroy stands a chance of inclusion as well, but with the vastly overrated Zebo already selected it would take a remarkable u-turn by the stoic Kidney for the talented Ulster youngster to make the trip.
A composed performance from Paul Marshall, should he get sufficient . . .
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