Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has hinted that Stephen Feris may leave the province.

When asked if the Ireland and Lions back row would be leaving, the New Zealander did not seem to hold out much hope of keeping him at Ravenhill:

""Yeah, most probably at this stage - I don't know if it's signed or sealed."

Ferris's Ulster contract is up on June 30th.

Ulster are currently preparing for Friday's meeting with Dragons and Paddy Jackson and Andrew Trimble have been rested by Anscombe.

However, Tommy Bowe is in the squad and could start his first game since December.

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