Unfortunately the match panned out pretty much as expected with Bath proving too powerful for the young Ulster side with the visitors running out winners by 14 – 26.
Bryan Young was withdrawn from the Ulster squad before the game, suffering a thigh injury on Thursday, with Paddy McAllister starting in his place and Tom Court added to the bench.
Bath started with a high intensity game and were unlucky not to go ahead early on with their handling letting them down. Ulster’s defence performed well initially, disrupting the Bath midfield with the English side looking a little clumsy as they tried to keep the ball alive in crowded conditions.
Ulster got the first score with Mark McCrea intercepting out wide to run 70 yards to score under the posts, showing obvious delight when he dotted down. It was a welcome break for the young player who had went through a difficult season last year.
The English . . .
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