Ulster frustration as La Rochelle clash to take place behind closed doors at Aviva

Ulster CEO John Petrie said the province had asked BT to show the game free to air.

DUE SOUTH: A general view of the Aviva Stadium ahead of the game. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

Ulster’s Heineken Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle has been confirmed for the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon due to adverse pitch conditions at the province’s Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

The game will kick-off at the same time (5.30pm) but the late change and logistical issues that come with it have also resulted in a decision to play the game behind closed doors which is another bitter blow to the home team.