Ulster will go into Saturday’s second leg against Toulouse with a six-point advantage after a famous victory at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. In a dramatic encounter against the reigning European Champions, Ulster took full advantage of an early sending off to take a slight lead back to Belfast this weekend. Here's all the info you need for the match: team news, TV info on how to watch Ulster v Toulouse.
When is Ulster v Toulouse?
Ulster will take on Toulouse this Saturday at 8pm in Belfast.
How To Watch Ulster v Toulouse?
The game is live on BT Sport 2, with coverage starting at 7.45pm.
Review Of The First Leg
Despite their poor form, Toulouse started the game strong and opened the scoring through Emmanuel Meafou’s try in the seventh minute. However, the crucial moment in the game came moments later Juan Cruz Mallia was sent off for a dangerous tackle in the air on Ben Moxham.
Three minutes later Robert Baloucoune scored his first of three tries, following strong carries from Nick Timoney and Duane Vermeulen. Two penalties from Thomas Ramos gave Toulouse the 13-7 lead at half time.
In a frantic pace to the game, Baloucounce had his second when he was found in space on the wing. Toulouse then thought they extended their lead when Matthis Lebel touched down from a great team move, only to be ruled out for a knock on. Andy Warwick’s short burst to the try line then gave Ulster the lead.
Baloucoune’s third try from an interception looked to put Ulster in a commanding position in the tie, but Romain Natamack’s late try insured the gap would be closed to six in Belfast.
While Ulster will be highly confident of progressing to the quarterfinals, Toulouse have world class players all over the pitch that can change the game in any moment.
Team News
Ulster make two changes to the last week's side, with Ethan McIlroy and Andrew Warwick coming into the side.
📥 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣!
Your Ulster squad has been selected to host @StadeToulousain at Kingspan Stadium tomorrow evening in the second leg of the #HeinekenChampionsCup Round of 16 👇
Full story ➡️ https://t.co/mjI9sXBDRw#ULSvTOU #SUFTUM ⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/DF1Tqi9rB5— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 15, 2022
Toulouse will come into the game captained by World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont, who was cleared to play after being an injury doubt earlier in the week.
1/8𝙚̀𝙢𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 - La 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤 𝙙𝙪 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙚 🤜🤛
Voici le XV de départ de Stadistes face à l'@UlsterRugby 🔥#ULSST pic.twitter.com/mVCi67Vhum— Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) April 15, 2022
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