Roberts rewarded with first Ulster start

Roberts, 25, was brought in as cover at Ulster midway through last season and after five substitute appearances was handed a contract until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Brad Roberts

South African-born hooker Brad Roberts makes his first competitive start for Ulster in Friday night’s United Rugby Championship opener against Glasgow in Belfast.

Roberts, 25, was brought in as cover at Ulster midway through last season and after five substitute appearances was rewarded with a contract until the end of the 2021/22 season.