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Boss may return for Ulster

Isaac Boss leaves the field injured against Glasgow
Isaac Boss leaves the field injured against Glasgow

Mark McCall has today named his side to take on Toulouse this Sunday at the Stade Ernest Wallon, Kick Off 1.00pm.

The Ulster starting XV for the trip shows no changes to that which was defeated by Llanelli, except for the either/or combination of Kieran Campbell and Isaac Boss at scrum-half.

There is a chance that Boss, who injured his shoulder against Glasgow at the beginning of the month, will be fit to play, although Paul Marshall has also been named as an option in the replacements panel.

Stephen Ferris is also another possible inclusion after an injury lay-off (hand) and has been named on the bench as back-row cover along with promising youngster David Pollock who will step in should Ferris be deemed unavailable. 

Pollock, who plays his club rugby for Queens University, has yet to start for Ulster having only signed his development contract in October, but has made a big impression on the Irish age grade scene having represented both Ireland U-19s and U-21s in one season.

The choice of either Tim Barker or Ryan Caldwell as second row replacements is the final position to be confirmed.

McCall will announce his finalised team and replacements by 12 noon on Friday as per tournament regulations.

ULSTER XV: 15 - Mark Bartholomeusz; 14 - Tommy Bowe; 13 - Andrew Trimble; 12 - Paul Steinmetz; 11 - Paul McKenzie; 10 - Paddy Wallace;  9 - Kieran Campbell / Isaac Boss; 1 - Bryan Young; 2 - Rory Best; 3 - Simon Best (Captain); 4 - Justin Harrison; 5 - Matt McCullough; 6 - Neil Best;  7 - Kieron Dawson; 8 - Roger Wilson.

Replacements: 16 - Paul Shields; 17 - Justin Fitzpatrick; 18 -  Tim Barker / Ryan Caldwell 19 -  Stephen Ferris / David Pollock; 20 -  Isaac Boss / Kieran Campbell / Paul Marshall 21 - Adam Larkin; 22 -  Kevin Maggs.

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