Ireland international David Humphreys is set to start his first game since mid May for Ulster's Celtic League trip to Connacht on Saturday, while Kevin Maggs will earn his first cap for the province.
Dungannon out-half Humphreys, who celebrated his 33rd birthday last Friday, takes over from Paddy Wallace in the number 10 shirt. Humphreys will be making his 100th provincial appearance at the Sportsground.
Close-season signing Kevin Maggs will earn his first Ulster cap, replacing Kiwi Paul Steinmetz at inside centre.
Coach Mark McCall has made one other switch, with Rowan Frost making way for a fit-again Matt McCullough in the second row.
Ulster (v Connacht): Bryn Cunningham, Tommy Bowe, Jonny Bell, Kevin Maggs, Andrew Maxwell, David Humphreys, Neil Doak, Simon Best, Paul Shields, Rod Moore, Matt Mustchin, Matt McCullough, Andy Ward (Cpt), Neil Best, Roger Wilson.
Replacements: Nigel Brady, Ronan McCormack, Rowan Frost, Campbell Feather, Kieran Campbell, Paddy Wallace, Paul Steinmetz.
Filed by Johnny Proby
