Solomons has awarded Ulster debuts to new signings Andrew Maxwell, Ronan McCormack and Roger Wilson while Seamus Mallon will also start.

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The 22-year-old midfielder, key centre-back Roger Johnson, top scorer Ross McCormack and full-back Kevin McNaughton will attract attention from big clubs after Cardiff failed in their promotion quest despite being in the top six virtually every week since October.

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