Ulster have named their squad for Friday's opening Magners League game against Llanelli Scarlets.
Coach Matt Williams has included new signing Brendan Botha and the South African is line to make his first start for the province.
Ulster finished last year's Magners League in ninth place and 32 points behind winners Leinster. Llanelli were ten points ahead of Williams' side in sixth place.
The sides also meet in the pool stages of the Heineken Cup.
ULSTER squad to play Llanelli Scarlets on Friday at Ravenhill, kick-off 7.30pm:
Forwards: Justin Fitzpatrick; Nigel Brady; Tom Court; Rory Best; Brendan Botha; Carlo Del Fava; Ed O'Donoghue; Ryan Caldwell; David Pollock; Matt McCullough; Kieron Dawson; Robbie Diack.
Backs: Isaac Boss; Paddy Wallace; Timoci Nagusa; Rob Dewey; Darren Cave; Andrew Trimble; Clinton Schisfoske; Cillian Willis; Niall O'Connor; Bryn Cunningham.
