Ulster to take on giants Leinster for a place in the Champions Cup semis

Dan McFarland's men into last eight after Leicester win

Dan McFarland
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 21st Jan 2019
Last updated 21st Jan 2019

Ulster are into the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup for the first time since 2014.

But they have been handed the most difficult tie.

At the end of March they travel to giants Leinster- the current champions and favourites to retain the trophy.

Ulster booked their spot in the last eight with a dramatic weekend win away to Leicester.

They fought back from 10-0 down to win 14-3.

Head coach Dan McFarland is simply relieved they are in the draw.

“Key in the first half was the fact that we were giving the ball away and we were giving the ball away because we were not physical enough at the breakdown,” he said.

“That is in large part due to the physicality Leicester showed.”