Rob Herring is excited to see some new stars emerge for Ulster as they take on the world famous Barbarians invitational side at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday night.
With a number of regulars missing due to international call ups or injury, the hooker is hoping that younger members of the squad can grasp their chance:
“Jacob Stockdale and Rob Lyttle are great examples of young players doing well when give opportunities, and even someone like Kieran Treadwell. It shows the youngsters that are playing that if they do well they will get their shots in the senior side and when you get them you have to take them.
“There will be a couple of guys that haven’t played much rugby for us this year and I’m excited to see how they go.
“This isn’t a full competitive game, we have a few experienced guys with the Lions and with Ireland, or out injured, so it’s a good chance get some of the younger guys coming up a bit of exposure.
“It’s a pretty mixed squad a few older guys and a few younger guys and it is a good opportunity to put a few things in place for next season and give some guys a bit of experience.”
The tradition of the BaaBaas is to play fast-paced, free-flowing rugby, and that is something Herring says the Ulster boys are excited by.
“We’re taking this game seriously and we want to win it but at the same time we’re all going to be in the BaaBaas spirit and throw the ball around a bit and play an expansive game.
“I think it’s going to be a nice night and hopefully we can put on a show for the fans.”
Tickets for Thursday's game are still available via ulsterrugby.com/buytickets.
With a number of regulars missing due to international call ups or injury, the hooker is hoping that younger members of the squad can grasp their chance:
“Jacob Stockdale and Rob Lyttle are great examples of young players doing well when give opportunities, and even someone like Kieran Treadwell. It shows the youngsters that are playing that if they do well they will get their shots in the senior side and when you get them you have to take them.
“There will be a couple of guys that haven’t played much rugby for us this year and I’m excited to see how they go.
“This isn’t a full competitive game, we have a few experienced guys with the Lions and with Ireland, or out injured, so it’s a good chance get some of the younger guys coming up a bit of exposure.
“It’s a pretty mixed squad a few older guys and a few younger guys and it is a good opportunity to put a few things in place for next season and give some guys a bit of experience.”
The tradition of the BaaBaas is to play fast-paced, free-flowing rugby, and that is something Herring says the Ulster boys are excited by.
“We’re taking this game seriously and we want to win it but at the same time we’re all going to be in the BaaBaas spirit and throw the ball around a bit and play an expansive game.
“I think it’s going to be a nice night and hopefully we can put on a show for the fans.”
Tickets for Thursday's game are still available via ulsterrugby.com/buytickets.