Ulster Rugby vs Bordeaux Begles

A MESSAGE FROM ANDREW TRIMBLE To say it was a disappointing result on Sunday is an understatement, but as a group we’re staying positive and remaining focused on turning a corner this weekend.

CAPTAIN’S UPDATE

Defensively we weren’t quite where we would have liked to have been. It was pleasing to put together some really good phase play and stretch them for long periods in the game, but we leaked tries and you can’t expect to win big games away from home when you do that. At this point, we’ve no choice but to move on and keep pushing forward. We need to turn the corner quickly and get back on track so that we can get into a playoff position in the PRO12. This week we will continue to build on some of the good work we did during the game, but improve in terms of being more clinical, as well as bolster our defensive display. This week against Bordeaux, is absolutely about proving ourselves, it’s about reminding ourselves

of how we can play and what we are all about. It’s about having fun, playing for each other and for the fans and finishing Europe on a high. Marcell, Ruan, Stu, Pistol Pete and a couple of the injured props are all due to come back into the squad soon. They will bring something fresh, just when we need it most, and contribute to getting us back to where we need to be and attacking the PRO12 to finish in the best possible position. The next block of games during the Six Nations will be crucial but I have no doubt that we can string together a series of wins to re-ignite our season.

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