Ulster make major changes for Treviso

Ulster have named a much-changed starting XV to play Treviso in the Magners League at Ravenhill this Friday night.

In the back line, Paddy Wallace moves from out-half to inside centre, while Adam D'Arcy replaces Jamie Smith at full-back.

Andrew Trimble, who was rested last week, features on the right-wing and Nevin Spence is recalled to partner Wallace in the centre. Ian Humphreys and Ruan Pienaar form the half-back partnership.

Up front Tom Court and BJ Botha start in the front row with captain Rory Best. Johann Muller returns to action partnered by Tim Barker, while Chris Henry and Pedrie Wannenburg start ahead of TJ Anderson and Robbie Diack in the back row.

Stephen Ferris is the notable inclusion on the bench having recovered from a leg injury sustained in training ahead of the December game against Bath at The Rec.

Ulster XV v Treviso in the Magners League at Ravenhill, Friday at 7.05pm:

Backs: Adam D'Arcy; Andrew Trimble, Nevin Spence, Paddy Wallace, Simon Danielli; Ian Humphreys, Ruan Pienaar.
 Forwards: Tom Court, Rory Best (Captain), BJ Botha, Johann Muller, Tim Barker, Chris Henry, Willie Faloon, Pedrie Wannenburg.

Replacements: Nigel Brady, Bryan Young, Declan Fitzpatrick, Dan Tuohy, Stephen Ferris, Paul Marshall, Ian Whitten, David McIlwaine.