This Saturday, Ulster host Bath at Kingspan Stadium in the final pool stage game of the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup. Ulster go into the game knowing a win would be enough to qualify for the quarter-finals, while Bath are unable to progress past the pool stages.
Here is everything you need to know about the game…
Match Details
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2020
- Kick-Off: 3:15pm (Gates open 1:15pm)
- Venue: Kingspan Stadium
- Competition: Heineken Champions Cup
- Referee: Alexandre Ruiz (France), AR1: Cedric Marchat (France), AR2: Luc Ramos (France), TMO: Patrick Dellac (France).
Team News
Dan McFarland has made just one changes to the starting XV defeated by ASM Clermont Auvergne last week, bringing in Tom O'Toole - who was this week named in the Ireland Six Nations squad.
Ulster team:
15. Will Addison, 14. Rob Baloucoune, 13. Luke Marshall, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 11. Jacob Stockdale, 10. Billy Burns, 9. John Cooney, 1. Jack McGrath, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole, 4. Alan O'Connor, 5. Iain Henderson (c), 6. Sean Reidy, 7. Jordi Murphy, 8. Marcell Coetzee.
Ticketing
Tickets for this game are now SOLD OUT!Team Talk
Travel & Security
Additional public transport arrangements are in place for this fixture. Details can be viewed here. Useful linksCommentary Sets for Visually Impaired
Did you know that Ulster Rugby currently has 30 commentary sets available on match nights for supporters who are visually impaired? To make use of this service, simply call into the admin building reception on match nights, or call Jen in the Ticket Office on (028) 9049 3222 to book yours for an upcoming game.Meet the Players
Prior to the game, non-playing squad members will be making appearances at various locations throughout the Fan Zone and new Kukri Pop-Up Shop (located at the back of the Grandstand). After the game, members of the playing squad will meet supporters, sign autographs and pose for photos at the back of the Grandstand approximately 15 minutes after full-time.
Entertainment
In addition to the exciting rugby action, there will be a host of activities happening pre-match for supporters of all ages…- Keep a lookout in our fan zone for Heineken 0.0 free sample giveaway and the return of the Go Power truck where you can guess the number of rugby balls and win for your school or club.
- Down by the Family Stand, Abbey Insurance will be giving away hand warmers to help keep away the winter chill while you watch the exciting rugby action.
- Want some more live music? The Cool FM crew will be blasting out hits in the Fan Zone, while Jamie Brown will be singing live in the Clubhouse Bar.