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John Cooney, Mattie Rea and Robert Baloucoune also get over in dominant first half
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Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast
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Leading 17-0 at half-time, Ulster only managed two second-half penalties
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Defeat against Leicester could derail province’s Champions Cup campaign
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The 19-year-old Ballymena wing is selected to play against Cheetahs
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Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province
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Leinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brain
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