Leinster forced to battle by Ulster’s brave tyros

THE result was inevitable as soon as Ulster named a second string team staffed largely by rookies.

But, despite winning well in the end, this match wasn’t the comfortable cakewalk for Leinster that everyone expected it to be.

Ulster’s youngsters flung themselves into every physical collision with real grit and enthusiasm, and it was only in the final 15 minutes of the match when their energy levels flagged that they were finally taken apart by Leinster.