Ulster set for physical clash with Biarritz

ULSTER coach Brian McLaughlin has nailed his colours to the mast ahead of tomorrow’s Heineken Cup trip to Biarritz. In a game that could define who comes out on top of Pool Four, McLaughlin parades one of the biggest back-row units that has ever pulled on an Ulster jersey.

Ulster opened their campaign with a crushing 30-6 win at home to Aironi last week and will look to continue that winning form against the 2006 and 2010 runners-up.

With Stephen Ferris back after injury and wearing the number seven jersey in place of Chris Henry, McLaughlin goes with the in-form Robbie Diack and Pedrie Wannenburg to signal that Ulster intend to be on par with the physical clashes that Biarritz appear to be employing at present.