Preview | DHL Stormers (H)

A look ahead to Ulster's United Rugby Championship Round 14 clash against DHL Stormers at Kingspan Stadium, with both sides firmly in the race for the play-off positions.

Ulster hope to follow on from the momentum of back-to-back URC victories against the Scarlets and Dragons against South African powerhouses DHL Stormers this Friday night.

Both sides sit firmly in the race for the top eight play-off positions, with Ulster sitting in ninth and one place below the Stormers, whose victory against Scarlets in Round 13 lifted the South Africans into eighth spot.

Ulster battled for a bonus-point victory against Dragons at Rodney Parade, after going into HT with a ten-point deficit to claw back.

Second half converted scores from Rob Herring and Scott Wilson got the job done for Richie Murphy's side.

John Dobson's Stormers showcased their thrilling brand of rugby at times against the Scarlets. With a team loaded with Springbok international quality, the South Africans pack a punch in their forward grunt with exciting backs around them to exploit space.

Their four try 17-29 display in Wales saw them also secure back-to-back URC victories.

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Match Details

🏟️ Ulster Rugby v DHL Stormers, Kingspan Stadium

📅 Friday 28th March

🕰️ 7.35pm

🏆 BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 14

📺 BBC Sport NI, Premier Sports, TG4

How it stands

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Last time out

DHL Stormers' first visit to Belfast resulted in a comfortable victory for Ulster, who impressed in a 35-5 home URC win.

Scrum-half, Nathan Doak, scored the opening try and hit four successful conversions on the night.

Ulster’s other try scorers were Ben Moxham, Nick Timoney, Jeff Toomaga-Allen and Michael Lowry, with the Stormers only able to respond through Andre-Hugo Venter's late consolation.

Ulster fans might remember the night for Jeff Toomaga Allen's score, with the popular prop awarded the player of the match on a great night out for the Ulster support.

Players to watch

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu:

The 23 year-old Springboks playmaker made a successful return to action for the Stormers, after a lengthy stint on the sidelines due to injury. The fly-half has eight test caps for the Springboks with 52 points scored. The talented back has a massive future ahead of him and showed why at the weekend with his attacking play.

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Damian Willemse:

One of the best backs in world rugby, Willemse has been on his own return from a lengthy injury. A regular for the Springboks, Willemse is capable of playing at ten, centre or full-back with his ability and versatility. A double Rugby World Cup winner with his country and URC champion with his club, Willemse will be a huge test for Ulster.

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Evan Roos:

A powerhouse back rower, who consistently scores tries and makes vital carries for his side, Roos provides a lot of forward ball for the Cape Town side, who look to assert their physical dominance around set pieces.