But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Dan McFarland has named an unchanged side for Friday night’s clash
Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva
There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster
Five changes see Dave Shanahan come in at scrumhalf and the return of Marcell Coetzee
Dan McFarland’s men are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions
Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap
Young Ulster player has come through a nine-month hiatus due to a groin injury
Northern province has managed just one victory over the Pro14 champions since 1999
Dan McFarland’s Ulster side prove too strong for the Dragons on Friday night in Belfast
Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’
Dan McFarland’s side looking to maintain winning start away to South African side
Bonus-point win over Glasgow guarantees Ulster a playoff against the Ospreys
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