Ulster Rugby vs Bordeaux Begles

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.

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.