Here is the latest on the injury situation ahead of Friday's Guinness PRO12 game against Connacht...
Franco van der Merwe suffered a ligament strain on his right ankle in the win over Ospreys at the weekend. He is expected to return to play in 2-3 weeks.
Charles Piutau sustained a delayed onset concussion after the Ospreys game and is not fit for selection this week.
Tommy Bowe came through the game against Ospreys well and is available for selection again this week.
Conor Joyce is recovering from a concussion and won’t be available for selection this weekend.
Stuart McCloskey fractured a bone in his left foot in the game versus Glasgow and it is estimated that he will return to play in 6-8 weeks.
Stuart Olding has made a good recovery from a recent injury in the right adductor region and he is expected to play next weekend.
Anton Peikrishvili suffered a left calf strain in training and it is estimated he will return to action in 2-3 weeks.
Sam Windsor suffered a rib injury in a club game two weeks ago. He is likely to return to play within the next fortnight.
Luke Marshall made a rapid clinical recovery from his recent concussion, but given his history of previous concussions, the decision has been made to follow a more cautious return to play protocol. It is expected that he will return to play within the next 2-3 weeks.
Andrew Trimble is expected to be fit for selection next week following a recent toe injury.
Jonny Simpson suffered a high ankle sprain (right) in the pre-season game against Exeter and he will return to play this weekend.
Chris Henry is rehabbing well post shoulder surgery and it is expected that he will return to play in 3-4 weeks.
Ricky Lutton is still recovering from a right adductor groin injury and should return to play in 1-2 weeks.
Wiehahn Herbst is rehabbing well following groin surgery to repair an avulsed adductor tendon. His estimated return to play date is 4-5 weeks from now.
Johnny Murphy has recovered from a groin injury and he will return to play club rugby this weekend.
Dan Tuohy will make a welcome return to rugby this week for the Ulster A team, following his recovery from an ankle injury.
Peter Nelson continues to progress his rehab following a left mid foot injury and surgery (suffered December 2015 versus Edinburgh). No return to play date has been set.
Marcell Coetzee continues to rehab following knee surgery. He will arrive in the Province this week and he is expected to return to play in January 2017.
Iain Henderson has a right elbow infection and is on antibiotics. He will be available for Friday’s game versus Connacht.
Alan O'Connor has an illness and will miss the trip to Connacht on Friday.
Injury updates in association with The Ulster Independent Clinic.
Franco van der Merwe suffered a ligament strain on his right ankle in the win over Ospreys at the weekend. He is expected to return to play in 2-3 weeks.
Charles Piutau sustained a delayed onset concussion after the Ospreys game and is not fit for selection this week.
Tommy Bowe came through the game against Ospreys well and is available for selection again this week.
Conor Joyce is recovering from a concussion and won’t be available for selection this weekend.
Stuart McCloskey fractured a bone in his left foot in the game versus Glasgow and it is estimated that he will return to play in 6-8 weeks.
Stuart Olding has made a good recovery from a recent injury in the right adductor region and he is expected to play next weekend.
Anton Peikrishvili suffered a left calf strain in training and it is estimated he will return to action in 2-3 weeks.
Sam Windsor suffered a rib injury in a club game two weeks ago. He is likely to return to play within the next fortnight.
Luke Marshall made a rapid clinical recovery from his recent concussion, but given his history of previous concussions, the decision has been made to follow a more cautious return to play protocol. It is expected that he will return to play within the next 2-3 weeks.
Andrew Trimble is expected to be fit for selection next week following a recent toe injury.
Jonny Simpson suffered a high ankle sprain (right) in the pre-season game against Exeter and he will return to play this weekend.
Chris Henry is rehabbing well post shoulder surgery and it is expected that he will return to play in 3-4 weeks.
Ricky Lutton is still recovering from a right adductor groin injury and should return to play in 1-2 weeks.
Wiehahn Herbst is rehabbing well following groin surgery to repair an avulsed adductor tendon. His estimated return to play date is 4-5 weeks from now.
Johnny Murphy has recovered from a groin injury and he will return to play club rugby this weekend.
Dan Tuohy will make a welcome return to rugby this week for the Ulster A team, following his recovery from an ankle injury.
Peter Nelson continues to progress his rehab following a left mid foot injury and surgery (suffered December 2015 versus Edinburgh). No return to play date has been set.
Marcell Coetzee continues to rehab following knee surgery. He will arrive in the Province this week and he is expected to return to play in January 2017.
Iain Henderson has a right elbow infection and is on antibiotics. He will be available for Friday’s game versus Connacht.
Alan O'Connor has an illness and will miss the trip to Connacht on Friday.
Injury updates in association with The Ulster Independent Clinic.
