JASON Forster, pictured, returns to lead Newport Gwent Dragons in their quest for their fourth successive victory when they take on Ulster in Friday night's Celtic League clash at Ravenhill.

The Dragons failed to win there last season, beaten comfortably twice in the league and Heineken Cup, but Ravenhill is no longer the fortress it was, Ulster having lost to Leinster and Neath-Swansea Ospreys there this season.

The Dragons also beat Ulster convincingly in a pre-season friendly at Rodney Parade.

Forster has missed the Dragons' last two games against Glasgow and Leinster after a short arm tackle from Scott Quinnell during the Llanelli match.

His return results in three positional changes, Jamie Ringer moving from openside to blindside flanker, Richard Bryan from blindside to number eight and Michael Owen from number eight to lock.

That means Peter Sidoli has to make way which is a high risk policy by coach Chris Anderson because the set pieces and general physical presence of the pack could suffer, and it is vital momentum is not lost now so close to the Heineken Cup campaign and the bigger challenge that will present.

The naming of the replacements is delayed because of the need for fitness tests. Chris Anthony, Richard Bryan, Ross Beattie and Jonathan Bryant have all been injured recently.

The back division, the most potent at Rodney Parade for many a year, remains unchanged and will surely surprise Ulster - provided they can get enough ball.

And Hal Luscombe is on course to return within the 4-6 week period originally predicted after damaging a shoulder against Glasgow which will be timely because of the loss of teammates during the autumn internationals.

Ulster, led by gifted outside half David Humphreys, recall Tyrone How, Paul Steinmetz, Kieran Campbell and Gary Longwell, but are without injured pair Andy Ward and Neil McMillan.

Newport Gwent Dragons: K Morgan, G Wyatt, P Montgomery, S Tuipulotu, N Brew, C Sweeney, G Cooper, R Snow, S Jones, R Thomas, I Gough, M Owen, J Ringer, R Bryan, J Forster (captain). Replacements to be named.

Ulster: B Cunningham, T Bowe, K Maggs, P Steinmetz, T Howe, D Humphreys (captain), K Campbell, S Best, P Shields, R Moore, G Longwell, M McCullough, C Feather, R Wilson, N Best. Replacements: N Brady, R McCormack, R Frost, M Mustchin, N Doak, P Wallace, J Bell. Kick off 7.05pm.