Ulster injury update

Chris Henry (shoulder) and Stuart McCloskey (foot) have returned to contact training and should be available for selection later this month.

Darren Cave (calf), Jacob Stockdale (finger infection), Louis Ludik (fractured cheekbone) Rodney Ah You(knee) and Ricky Lutton (toe) will be assessed on an ongoing basis ahead of the game versus Zebre on 25th November.

Alan O'Connor has recovered from a recent concussion and is available for selection.

Roger Wilson is doubtful for the game against the Italians as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Kieran Treadwell picked up an ankle while playing for Ballymena RFC on Saturday and will be assessed on an ongoing basis.

Ross Kane sustained a knee ligament injury in the game against Edinburgh and is expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks.

Iain Henderson (shoulder) and Stuart Olding (hip flexor) have been monitored by national team medics this week ahead of Ireland's game versus Canada.

Marcell Coetzee, Peter Nelson and Matthew Rea remain on the injured list.