Jacob Stockdale appears unlikely to be fit in time for Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy.
Ulster have confirmed the winger remains unavailable with a knee injury. Stockdale sustained the injury in the festive win over Munster in the Pro 14.
Luke Marshall (knee), Jack McGrath (hip), David O’Connor (shoulder), Will Addison (back), Angus Curtis (knee), Rob Baloucoune (hamstring) and Sean Reidy (shoulder) are all currently unavailable for Dan McFarland’s team.
Ulster face Glasgow Warriors at the Scotstoun Stadium this Friday night in the Guinness Pro-14, four points behind Leinster in conference A.