Mark McCall will be hoping for a return to form as he named his side take on the Borders this Friday at Netherdale.
Ulster will be viewing this game as a must win if they are to retain the Magners League title.
Darren Cave and David Pollock, who recently won the Irish U-20s 6 Nations crown, are both included in the replacements bench.
This is the first time that Darren Cave is included in the senior squad.
Ulster:
B Cunningham, T Bowe, A Trimble, P Wallace, A Maxwell, D Humphreys, I Boss, B Young, R Best, S Best (C), J Harrison, R Caldwell, S Ferris, N Best, R Wilson.
Replacements:
P Shields, J Fitzpatrick, T Barker, D Pollock, K Campbell, D Cave, P McKenzie.