Richie Murphy: 'You’ve always got a chance, it’s a very difficult place to come. The atmosphere will be incredible, we wish them all the best'

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy outlined just how difficult their task will be after he watched his charges ship three early tries, the first a beauty from Damien Penaud, to trail 21-0 after 21 minutes.

TOUGH PLACE: Ulster head coach Richie Murphy wishes Munster well as they will make the trip to Bordeaux Bègles next weekend. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Investec Champions Cup Round of 16: Bordeaux Bègles 43 Ulster 31

So how do you keep Bordeaux-Bègles at bay? Ulster gave it a rattle on a very warm Sunday afternoon, scoring five tries in an absorbing Champions Cup Round of 16 tie, but it was still not enough to contain a UBB side flowing with creativity and power.