Ulster face a tough Champions Cup match against Leicester Tigers, with the Irish province sitting bottom of their pool and several key players injured. Coach Richie Murphy acknowledges the challenge, but remains confident his team can compete despite the odds.
Ulster coach Richie Murphy admits "nobody probably gives us a chance" as he prepares his side for Saturday night's Champions Cup showdown with Leicester Tigers . The Irish province sit rock bottom of their pool heading into their third European fixture this season.
Captain Iain Henderson returns for Ulster alongside full-back Ethan McIlroy, but Murphy accepts his side face a tall order at Welford Road. "There is a massive test coming in regards to that but we are going there with confidence. We want to try and put our game out in front of them and see where we get to."
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