Ulster remain hopeful that Chris Henry and Paul Marshall will be fit to play Edinburgh in Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi final (kick off 5.45pm).
Both players are included in Brian McLaughlin’s 35 man preliminary squad for the Aviva Stadium clash. Henry sprained his ankle in the PRO12 game against Leinster on Friday night, but will be given until late in the week to prove his fitness. Marshall, who injured his elbow versus Connacht the previous week, will also be re-assessed throughout the week before a decision is made.
The Ulster management team will have a near full strength squad to choose from as Pedrie Wannenburg (groin) and Paddy Wallace (illness) are likely to be available despite also being forced off during the Leinster game.
Edinburgh’s form in Europe, in which they have beaten the likes of Racing Metro and Toulouse, is in stark contrast to their PRO12 form, where they have picked up just 5 wins from 21 outings. Ulster met Edinburgh in the PRO12 twice this season, with the Irishmen winning 42-20 away and 38-16 at home.
Edinburgh are appearing in the semi-finals for the first time in the club’s history . . .
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