The fly-half will feature alongside Bryan Young, Isaac Boss skipper Rory Best and Paddy Wallace, all of whom are named in the starting XV following last week’s defeat by Bath.

Australians Clinton Schifcofske and Ed O'Donoghue will face their former colleagues as the line up for Ulster.

“We were pleased with the performance last Friday against Bath but we have a lot of work still to do,” said Ulster coach Matt Williams.

“These friendlies are a great opportunity to see how the players are progressing and give the younger guys a chance as well.

“The Magners League is just weeks away and we are determined to make a vast improvement on our results from last season when we didn't have a good time.”