Ulster: Squad for 2012-13

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We have a look at the big, the bad, the not so big and the sometimes brilliant of Ulster’s squad for next season and I must say I think it’s the best squad we’ve ever put together. It looks strong pretty much everywhere with second row the only area where we look lightweight behind the front liners.

There will be interesting battles at out half, centre and the back three, but there are several permutations for exciting back line combinations.

The players are rated using the world leading FRU Stars system which measures their current and potential influence on the side.

PROPS

Ulster are truly blessed with their selection of props for next season. While they may not be the prettiest bunch they all know how to operate at the coal face and, to date, all have added that “little bit more” round the park with New Zealand import John Afoa leading the way.

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One response to “Ulster: Squad for 2012-13”

  1. the mote

    Only in improvement I can think of would be to include in the top line with games and points year of birth and remaining term of current contract and possibly no of seasons with Ulster. That said I like the format and content.

    Star Ratings some questionable — such as Paddy Wallace would have **** a couple of seasons ago but I think he maybe only *** star now and could fine his position less assured under a new coach who will be uninfluenced by past performances and who could have an All Black appreciation of the role of inside centre.

    This consideration could also affect Luke Marshall’s rating which given the number of times he has worn an Ulster Jersey looks over rated at ****

    While Spence ( and I admit I like him as a player ) looks under rated with ***
    granted he had a hard time last season with injuries and playing both inside and outside centre in a back line which frequently crabbed playing a flat back line. I feel he was misused and abused and misunderstood by many on the terrace.

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