Neil McMillan
Neil McMillan - quick recovery
McMillan fit for Ulster
14 December 2005, 1:38 pm
By Jonathan McConnell
Ulster flanker Neil McMillan has won his race to fitness for this weekend's crunch Heineken Cup game against Saracens at Vicarage Road this Saturday.
McMillan sustained an injury to his ribs during Friday night's match and was replaced by Stephen Ferris at half-time, however a scan revealed no bone damage and he has recovered sufficiently to take his place in Saturday's line-up.

His inclusion sees Mark McCall naming an unchanged starting line-up for the match following Ulster's 19 - 10 victory at Ravenhill last Friday night. The only change on the bench is the return of Justin Fitzpatrick, who has recovered from a hand injury and who replaces Rod Moore.

This Saturday's match will see Ulster stalwart David Humphreys make his 50th Heineken Cup appearance and enter the "Elite 50" club of players. He will be only the 18th player in the history of the competition to reach this landmark, joining former Ulster team-mate Gary Longwell.

ULSTER: 15 - Bryn Cunningham; 14 - Tommy Bowe; 13 - Kevin Maggs; 12 - Andrew Trimble; 11 - Paul Steinmetz; 10 - David Humphreys; 9 - Kieran Campbell; 1 - Bryan Young; 2 - Rory Best; 3 - Simon Best (Captain); 4 - Justin Harrison; 5 - Matt McCullough; 6 - Neil Best; 7 - Neil McMillan; 8 - Roger Wilson
Replacements: 16 - Nigel Brady; 17 - Justin Fitzparick; 18 - Ryan Caldwell; 19 - Stephen Ferris; 20 - Isaac Boss; 21 - Adam Larkin; 22 - James Topping

All Pictures: ©  http://www.inpho.ie/, Huw Evans Agency,  Graham Stuart
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