Also named in the squad for the last game of the season is David Humphreys who is set for his last-ever appearance for the province.

"David is an iconic figure in Ulster and Irish rugby," commented head coach Williams. "I hope he gets out on Friday night and hope the people of Ulster turn up to say thank-you for a remarkable career"

Friday will also be a farewell to a number of big Ulster names; Mark Bartholomeusz, Justin Harrison, Neil Best, Tommy Bowe, Kieran Campbell and Roger Wilson, will all hang up their white shirts after the game.

Ulster have a score to settle with Cardiff after their last meeting at Arms Park, which saw the home-side take the victory, so in the last match of the season Ulster want to go out on a high, Matt Williams said:

"Cardiff are the power house of Welsh rugby, European Cup quarter finalists and fighting for second place in the Mangers' they will be a hand full. A win this Friday would be a great send off for our players who are going to pastures new next season and would put the team on a real positive footing for next season."

"The fans at Ravenhill have been so supportive of the team throughout the season so we really want to have a great game to end on. For a number of players this will be there last game with Ulster, so Friday night is the perfect opportunity for the fans to say their goodbyes to some much loved players. We've had three games in ten days, which has been hard on the boys, but the support at Ravenhill has really helped get the guys in a positive mind frame and give it all they've got on the pitch" continued Matt.

Don't miss the final game of the season, Ulster v Cardiff at Ravenhill this Friday 9th May KO 7.30pm. Tickets for the terrace and promenade are still available at the Ravenhill counter, over the phone on 02890493222 Option 2 and will be available on the gate from 6.00pm tomorrow.

ULSTER SQUAD

FORWARDS

Justin Fitzpatrick
Rory Best
Tom Court
Justin Harrison
Carlo Del Fava
Matt McCullough
Nigel Brady
Bryan Young
Neil Best
Kieron Dawson
Stephen Ferris
Ryan Caldwell
Roger Wilson
David Pollock

BACKS

Paul Marshall
Paddy Wallace
Niall O'Connor
Andrew Trimble
Tommy Bowe
Mark Bartholomeusz
Isaac Boss
Rob Dewey
Mark McCrea
Simon Danielli
David Humphreys *