Winning battle up front will be vital, says Doak

European Champions Cup Pool 3

Winning battle up front will be vital, says Doak
Wed, 15 Oct, 2014 - 01:00
Jim Stokes

It’s fortunate for Ulster their new head coach has been around the block a few times and knows what is ahead of the side when they travel to Welford Road for their Champions Cup Pool 3 opener against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Neil Doak, who played 76 times for Ulster before going into coaching nine years ago, knows all too well what lies ahead in Europe, particularly travelling to a Midlands stronghold.

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