Ulster Rugby v Uruguay

ULSTER THREE TO WATCH

Combining powerful ball carrying with an ever-improving scrummaging ability, O'Toole, at just 20-years old, has all the tools to become a mainstay in the Ulster front row. He made his senior bow last season away to Edinburgh and started this season strongly too, however he'll be keen to prove himself against a rugged international front-row to work his way back into the side. The brother of Ulster flanker Matty, the younger Rea is a strong blindside/No.8 who also can play openside at a pinch. He was a constant in the Ulster A side that impressed during the Celtic Cup campaign and took over as captain in the latter stages, showcasing his leadership abilities. He is yet to make his competitive bow for Ulster, however he can put his hand up for selection with a strong performance tonight. A promising young centre, Hume was part of the all-conquering RBAI team that won three consecutive Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup titles along with Michael Lowry. Now with Banbridge, the fleet-footed midfielder made his first senior start last week away to Benetton and excelled with a try-saving tackle at the end of the first half. He'll be eager to show what he can do with ball in hand this week.

TOM

O'TOOLE

MARCUS REA

JAMES

HUME

URUGUAY THREE TO WATCH

Only 21-years old, lock Leindekar has already earned himself a move to France with Oyonnax in the ProD2 and has been learning his international trade from grizzled veteran Rodrigo Capo Ortega. He should take over the mantle of that no-nonsense second row when Capo Ortega retires and has already five caps to his name at such a young age.

MANUEL

LEINDEKAR

The son of Diego, Uruguay's leading all-time try scorer, Ormaechea is forging a fairly successful career of his own, also having played his way into a ProD2 club in Stade Montois. A nippy scrum-half with a quick pass, he likes to look for a gap and will always back himself if he thinks the opportunity is available.

AGUSTIN

ORMAECHEA

Until last year he was with Coventry in the English Championship but has now returned to his native Uruguay with club Lobos. A play-making full-back, who was once being courted by Worcester Warriors, Mieres offers another a big boot and doesn't shy away from coming into the line in attack either. He can also shift to fly-half if needed and has, on occasion, been utilised in the centre too.

GASTON

MIERES

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