Ulster - Match Preview

By Zippy
March 12 2004

The Warriors take on Ulster on Friday night in a vital clash at the top of the Celtic League, the Warriors must win if they have any hopes of winning the league. For team details read on.

Team news: Kev Morgan has had a further setback and will now miss the game. Lets hope he makes a swift recovery. Elsewhere in comes Ryan Jones in the back row and Paul John beats Sio to the shirt.

15 Wyatt Gareth
14 James Dafydd
13 James Shaun
12 Bryant Jonathan ( c )
11 Mustoe Richard
10 Jenkins Neil
9 John Paul
1 Loader Christian
2 Rees Matthew
3 Horsman Chris
4 Jones Deiniol
5 Sidoli Robert
6 Jones Ryan
7 Harris Cory
8 Bryan Richard

SUBS

16 Balshen Christian
17 Jones Martin
18 Kelly Nick
19 Parks Richard
20 Martens Sililo
21 Thomas Lee
22 Nuthall Matthew


Ulster have most of their Irish squad members back for Friday’s important Celtic League clash with the Celtic Warriors at Bridgend.

David Humphreys, Gary Longwell, Simon Best and Neil Doak are all included in the starting line-up.

Ulster: B Cunningham; J Topping, S Stewart, P Steinmetz, S Young; D Humphreys, N Doak; S Best, M Sexton, R Moore, G Longwell, M McCullough, A Ward, capt, N McMillan, R Wilson.
Replacements: P Shields, R McCormack, M Mustchin, N Best, K Campbell, P Wallace, A Larkin.

Players to note:
A Ward - Former Irish international flanker
P Steinmetz - NZ player signed from Super 12
D Humphreys - Points machine fly half

Ulster beat an impressive looking Munster side 36-13 in front of a large home crowd, form does not get much better. Warriors are in for a tough match, no prisoners.

Ulster coach Alan Solomons is wary of the Warriors threat "The Warriors are a quality side - and it will be very tough at their ground"

Warriors v Ulster
Friday, 12 Mar, 1905 GMT
The Brewery Field
Live on BBC Two Wales and 2W