Kieran Treadwell was in dreamland after making his Test debut for Ireland against Japan at the weekend, and is now looking forward to his first start on Saturday.
The 21-year-old replaced Devin Toner on the hour mark during the 22-50 win at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka.
"It was an enjoyable experience," said Treadwell, reflecting on his first outing in green.
"I can't really put it into words now. I'm still in a little bit of a shock but I was just honoured and privileged to get out there and put the shirt on. Obviously it was my first cap and I've got a lot of learning to do but it was a great experience to be out there with some of my heroes.
"To get out there and for the team to get the win was great."
Treadwell, who joined Ulster from Harlequins last summer having represented England at under-20 level, has been on Joe Schmidt's radar for a while and was drafted into a Christmas training camp at Ireland's base in Carton House.
"I had a camp before Christmas which was good, getting in there and getting a feel for the whole thing," Treadwell said.
"Then I found out I was coming here. Coming over with some of the Ulster boys was quite good. Jacob (Stockdale) and myself are the same age and we know each other quite well.
"Then it is such a great team to be integrated into. They're really, really friendly and I felt like I was part of the team straight away.
"Joe (Schmidt), Simon (Easterby) and Feeky (Greg Feek) have been a great help. Everyone is there to lend a hand. Anything you want, you just got to one of them and they'll answer any questions that you've got.
"It's just been a great experience. I'm finding it hard to put it into words."
The 21-year-old replaced Devin Toner on the hour mark during the 22-50 win at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka.
"It was an enjoyable experience," said Treadwell, reflecting on his first outing in green.
"I can't really put it into words now. I'm still in a little bit of a shock but I was just honoured and privileged to get out there and put the shirt on. Obviously it was my first cap and I've got a lot of learning to do but it was a great experience to be out there with some of my heroes.
"To get out there and for the team to get the win was great."
Thanks everyone for the kind messages!! Was a real honour putting on the green jersey!! ?? https://t.co/ClLIm6BFR5
— Kieran Treadwell (@Treadz5) June 18, 2017
Treadwell, who joined Ulster from Harlequins last summer having represented England at under-20 level, has been on Joe Schmidt's radar for a while and was drafted into a Christmas training camp at Ireland's base in Carton House.
"I had a camp before Christmas which was good, getting in there and getting a feel for the whole thing," Treadwell said.
"Then I found out I was coming here. Coming over with some of the Ulster boys was quite good. Jacob (Stockdale) and myself are the same age and we know each other quite well.
"Then it is such a great team to be integrated into. They're really, really friendly and I felt like I was part of the team straight away.
"Joe (Schmidt), Simon (Easterby) and Feeky (Greg Feek) have been a great help. Everyone is there to lend a hand. Anything you want, you just got to one of them and they'll answer any questions that you've got.
"It's just been a great experience. I'm finding it hard to put it into words."