There is some mixed news on the injury front ahead of Ulster's opening Champions Cup encounter against Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday.
Kingspan Player of the Month for September, Louis Ludik, fractured his cheek bone in the game versus Connacht on Friday night and he will be out of action for 4-6 weeks.
Darren Cave has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks after sustaining a calf tear in the same match.
But there is positive news for Charles Piutau, Luke Marshall, Andrew Trimble, Stu Olding and Franco van der Merwe, who are expected to return to face Bordeaux after missing the Connacht game.
Dan Tuohy played for Ulster A against Leinster A on Saturday and is available for selection this weekend.
Kingspan Player of the Month for September, Louis Ludik, fractured his cheek bone in the game versus Connacht on Friday night and he will be out of action for 4-6 weeks.
Darren Cave has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks after sustaining a calf tear in the same match.
But there is positive news for Charles Piutau, Luke Marshall, Andrew Trimble, Stu Olding and Franco van der Merwe, who are expected to return to face Bordeaux after missing the Connacht game.
Dan Tuohy played for Ulster A against Leinster A on Saturday and is available for selection this weekend.