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| David Humphreys to start for Ulster |
| 8 May 2008, 12:12 pm |
| By Sean Bridger |
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| David Humphreys will start for his province tomorrow night at Ravenhill, in Ulster's last game of the season and Humphreys' last game of his professional career. |
The Ulster and Ireland legend, has been plagued with injuries this season and after being picked for his final game remarked; "I am delighted to be playing tomorrow night at Ravenhill, it's great to get a final opportunity to play for Ulster and with the injuries I've suffered this season I didn't think it would happen. I'm really looking forward to running out one last time."
Ulster coach Matt Williams said; "David is an iconic figure in Ulster and Irish rugby and I hope the people of Ulster turn up to say thank you for a remarkable career."
With Ulster now qualified for the Heineken Cup next season, Matt Williams has made five changes to the starting line up, the backline remains the same apart from Wallace dropping to the bench to accommodate Humphreys.
Bryan Young starts at loose head with Justin Fitzpatrick named on the bench. Carlo Del Fava picked up an injury against Glasgow so Ryan Caldwell starts in the second row alongside Justin Harrison, who will be making his final appearance for Ulster before moving onto Bath. Stephen Ferris returns from injury to take his place as Blind Side Flanker with Matt McCullough dropping to be bench and Kieron Dawson starting at Open Side.
The match will see Ulster back at their usual Friday night time slot with a kick off of 7.30pm and will be the final chance for fans to support the 2007/08 team at home before the close of the season.
Tickets for this fixture are on sale now and can be bought online at www.ulsterrugby.com , or as always are available from the ticketline (02890493222 Option 2) over the counter at Ravenhill and from any one of our usual outlets. In Sport - Newtownards; SS Moore's - Belfast; Athletic Stores - Belfast; Eden Park - Belfast; Euro Sport - Lisburn; Shoe Fair Sports -Banbridge; Style N Sport - Ballymena; Vi-Sport - Belfast; David Gotto All Sports - Belfast; Overplay Sports - Carrickfergus ;Douglas Menswear - Belfast
Ulster Team
Ulster Team: (15-9) M Bartholomeusz; T Bowe, A Trimble, R Dewey, S Danielli; D Humphreys, I Boss; (1-8) B Young, R Best(Capt), T Court, J Harrison, R Caldwell, S Ferris, K Dawson, R Wilson
Replacements: (16-22) N Brady, J Fitzpatrick, M McCullough, N Best, P Marshall, P Wallace, M McCrea
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