The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be

But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again

Full-strength Toulouse will travel to Belfast in expectation, not simply hope

Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Losing bonus point keeps Leinster on top of the table after Belfast defeat

Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position

Connacht hooker called up but Keith Earls continues to rehab a hamstring injury

Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards

Connacht’s hopes hit by two yellow cards as poor run continues for Andy Friend’s side

James Lowe injury leaves one obvious space to fill in an otherwise settled Ireland XV

George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury

Mikey Lowry player of the match as province books spot in Champions Cup knockouts

Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap