Anscombe plans a ‘nice surprise’ for Saracens

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe is convinced the full house at the refurbished Ravenhill will have a key role to play in Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens.

Workmen are this week scurrying around applying the final touches ahead of the official opening of the multi million pound redevelopment which has increased the stadium capacity to 18,000.

Anscombe admitted: “The crowd here always is a big factor and the boys really enjoying playing here. It’s exciting for them knowing it is going to be packed. If that doesn’t get you excited for a game nothing will.”