Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

Bell is a big miss, other than that we are about as strong as we can be, (Postlethwaite being an able replacement for Hume and the fact we play 90% of our games without Cat).

As 50HX says the bench is where the concerns are. Only Ward provides real impact. Everyone else is a clear downgrade on the starter, although I think Irvine offers something different to the starting locks. A lot of players will have to dig deep this evening which is a concern given we have two massive league games to finish off the run in. I'd be pleasantly surprised if we don't pick up a few injuries, it feels like it will be intensely physical.

I can't call it at all, a few weeks ago I'd have been confident, last week is sort of irrelevant, but that Leinster game was a big big blow for all sorts of reasons. How will it have affected the team's confidence? It feels like one of those games where the crowd could genuinely make a difference!

Anyway, a home European semi final in May, if you can't get up for that then stay at home!

Ulster aren’t that underpowered int he tight 5, apart from Crean, they are all explosive ball carriers, with 2 locks around 120kg.

we just can’t scrummage, & then after 55minutes, when the opposition bring on a raft of replacements, we struggle.

O’Sullivan went off injured early last week vs Munster. Probably carrying an injury this week, but needs must this with Bell and Reid also out.

Lads, I apologise in advance if I jinx this, but any advice on getting to Bilbao? Prices are already skyrocketing as everyone from Dublin is going as well and I want this booked as soon as the game is done.

Yeah, I wouldn’t be as concerned about getting there - it’s the accommodation there that is proving enormously difficult to source / expensive.

It was a brilliant trip in 2018 though, and would be great craic if Ulster are there too for the weekend.

thought Postlewaithe was absolutely outstanding.

beast.

Ok I book the flights and forgot about the accommodation. Big mistake. This is mad.

Keep an eye out over the next few days.

Wouldn't be surprised if a lot of "reasonable" options come up

Theres been plenty popping up the last two weeks.

Based on 2018, once the camping came online there was a lot of hotels that came online - not cheap €200 per night but not the worst.

We got a 3 star for 256.50 per night there last week on booking

Thought the same, big standout for me. I can't help but think his future is at 12 though, but I like a quick 13.

Shoutout to Crean, locked out the scum which was the bare minimum we needed. If you don't concede penalties at scum time you give yourself a 10 point cushion.

Tell them to keep checking.

After the Leinster game there were over 10 rooms available at less than 300 a night.

They'll be plenty more available as fans cancel