Pryce will be joined by new signing Mark Riddell, while Sean O'Loughlin is set to return from the shoulder injury which kept him out of the World Cup.

BBC: Pryce poised to make Wigan debut

The ministers will be joined by the Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and the Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill following their respective visits to Shanghai and Beijing for business and agricultural meetings.

BBC: Northern Ireland ministers leave on China mission

Sonia O'Sullivan will also return from her Australian base to tackle the 10k event and will be joined by up to 10, 000 runners of all abilities.

BBC: Cullen in Great Ireland Run field