Match Day Guide | Ulster v Toyota Cheetahs

Ulster welcomes South African side Toyota Cheetahs to Kingspan Stadium on Saturday night in Round 12 of the Guinness Pro14 Championship. Ulster currently sit second in Conference A, with the Cheetahs just six points behind in third place.
MATCH DETAILS
  • Date: Saturday 22 February 2020
  • Kick-Off: 7.35 pm
  • Venue: Kingspan Stadium
  • Competition: Guinness Pro14 Round 12
  • Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU) AR1: George Clancy (IRFU), AR2: Sam Grove-White (SRU)
 
TEAM NEWS
Dan McFarland has made five changes to the starting XV that played Ospreys last weekend, with James Hume and Michael Lowry having completed their return from injury to start at inside centre and full-back respectively. Image removed. The visitors will be captained by former Ulster fan favourite, Ruan Pienaar.  
TICKETING
Tickets are still available, from just £17 for adults and £12 for children. Family tickets are also available, priced from £46. To purchase tickets, simply click here or contact the Ulster Rugby Ticket Office for more information – (028) 9049 3222 (option 2). Tickets will be available on the gate from 6:05 pm on Saturday, but it is recommended to book in advance for best available tickets and to avoid queues.  
TEAM TALK
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COMMENTARY 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. Image removed.  
ENTERTAINMENT
There will be live music with David Wright in The Clubhouse Bar, and the Cool FM Street Team will be providing live entertainment in the Fan Zone. Also in the Fan Zone, you can test your skills with the River Rock Passing Challenge. Junior Season Ticket holders can pop along to the ‘OUR Club’ headquarters (located in Players Lounge at the corner of Family Stand / Grandstand), where they can take part in fun activities and meet some of their playing heroes. Also in the Players Lounge, you can experience Ulster Rugby’s first virtual reality (VR) project, supported by Bank of Ireland. The 3-minute clip features highlights of the players’ pre-match routine, including the team talk by Rory Best, as well as on-pitch action and reaction from the crowd. View a preview of the VR experience below. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/ulsterrugby/videos/238821520376852/[/embed]  
LOOKING BACK
Ulster last hosted the Cheetahs at Kingspan Stadium in September 2017, in what was the South Africans' first taste of PRO14 rugby. The Ulster men powered to a 42-19 victory, with Tommy Bowe, Alan O’Connor, Stuart McCloskey, Charles Piutau, Louis Ludik and Peter Nelson all touching down for tries. [embed]https://youtu.be/2FepW3L1tCk[/embed]  
MATCH-NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Here’s what you can expect from a match-night at Kingspan Stadium… [embed]https://youtu.be/cjR9KCt_9Yc[/embed]