Augustus available for Ulster's Edinburgh trip

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Augustus has been ruled out since injuring his ankle against Connacht on 27 December

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Fit-again back row Juarno Augustus is available for Ulster's refixed United Rugby Championship game against Edinburgh on Friday (19:45 GMT).

The South African, who joined Ulster from Northampton last summer, has been sidelined since December with an ankle injury.

Ulster also expect Matthew Dalton to be available for selection with the versatile forward completing graduated return to play protocols after sustaining a concussion against Ospreys on 28 February.

However, hooker John Andrew has been ruled out after suffering a concussion in training last week.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy can also call upon Cormac Izuchukwu, Jude Postlethwaite and Bryn Ward following their return from Ireland camp.

Edinburgh and Ulster were originally due to meet at Hive Stadium on 3 October but the game was postponed because of Storm Amy.

Ulster are sixth in the URC table, nine points off leaders Glasgow, while Edinburgh are 12th.