Ulster stumbled to a 25 – 0 win in a rather muted performance against a limited Connacht side on Friday evening at Ravenhill.
It speaks volumes that our expectations are such that a 25 – 0 win over the other form side in Ireland meets with muted disappointment but with Ulster enjoying around 75% of possession and territory the lack of a bonus point in this encounter was a poor return on the difference in class on the pitch.
Some credit must go to Connacht’s effort but it was pity that they came to spoil rather than entertain. Both sides will need to up their efforts if they are to get their Heineken Cup campaigns off to a winning start next week.
AS IT HAPPENED
00 – 05
It’s an understandably muted start from both sides with the atmosphere very much low key after the Donaghadee Male Voice Choir and the impeccably observed minutes silence for the Spence family tragedy.
05 – 10
The pattern of the game is quickly established as Ulster dominate possession and Connacht defend resolutely. Despite enjoying the lions share of possession Ulster struggle to create.
10 – 15
Livens up a bit with breaks from Tommy Bowe . . .
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