Ulster hopeful of star quintet being available for must-win trip to Munster
The province have also received several other boosts as some big-name players are also back in the fold for the trip to Limerick, with Ireland internationals Rob Baloucoune, James Hume and Eric O'Sullivan also back in training, as is flanker Sean Reffell.
The quintet will all be assessed throughout the week ahead of the Munster clash, with their rivals also battling for a place in the top-eight.
Two players who will definitely be involved will be Mike Lowry, who has recovered from both a neck injury and concussion, and Stewart Moore, who has passed all the relevant checks after suffering a concussion against Leinster in Round 15.
Ireland tighthead prop Tom O'Toole has also returned after a family bereavement left him as a late withdrawal from the defeat to the Cell C Sharks two weeks ago.
The quintet of Jake Flannery (knee), John Cooney (ankle), Ben Carson (back), Ethan McIlroy and Ben Moxham (both knee) are all still unavailable.
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