Ulster reveal Reds visit
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:49
Ulster have confirmed details of a third pre-season friendly fixture to be played against a touring Queensland Reds side at Ravenhill on Friday, August 22.
The match will kick-off at 19.30 local time.
The Super 14 Reds outfit will be stopping in Belfast as part of an Irish tour and their match forms part of a pre-season programme of matches for Ulster that also includes games against Premiership giants Bath and Worcester on August 12 and 27 respectively.
This is not the first time Ulster have hosted a Super 14 side - in February 2005 the South African Bulls played at Ravenhill and although defeated then, Ulster will now aim to play a fast paced southern hemisphere style of rugby under coach Matt Williams, against the Brisbane-based Reds.
Clinton Schifcofske's speed off the mark and accurate goal kicking will be missed by the Reds after his recent move to Ulster.
Former team-mate and Irish qualified Ed Donoghue, will also be out to prove himself against his former club, in his role as Justin Harrison's replacement at lock.
With thanks to magnersleague.com
