The last time the two provinces met in the league, was in November, at Ravenhill, when Ulster recorded their largest victory of the season, with a 40 point win. Now with a trip to the intimidating Sportsground, Ulster will be playing for another bonus point victory, against their inter-pro rivals, to ensure a mid-table finish for the 08/09 season. Ulster currently sit 13 points clear of Connacht on the League table.

Matt Williams knows the importance of this game to his side in terms of the League: "We have a lot of respect for Connacht, they are a good side and play a hard game of rugby, but we are more determined than ever and we are going out to win. We are on track for a mid-table finish to the season, and will be after maximum points from our last two fixtures to secure this."

ULSTER SQUAD FORWARDS

Rory Best, Brendon Botha, Nigel Brady, Ryan Caldwell, Tom Court, Robbie Diack, Ed O'Donoghue, Willie Falloon, Stephen Ferris, Chris Henry, Matt McCullough, David Pollock, Daniel Roach, Bryan Young

ULSTER SQUAD BACKS
Isaac Boss, Darren Cave, Simon Danielli, Rob Dewey, Ian Humphreys, Paul Marshall, Timoci Nagusa, Niall O'Connor, Clinton Schifcofske, Paddy Wallace, Ian Whitten

Not considered due to injury: Andrew Trimble, Bryn Cunningham, Paul Steinmetz, TJ Anderson.