ZAK HAILS CLASS ACT BALOUCOUNE ON HOME RETURN

ZAC Ward has hailed the return of Rob Baloucoune as Ulster try to stem the Bulls tide in Belfast.

- BY MICHAEL SCULLY

The South Africans, last season's losing URC finalists, have scored 15 tries in their opening two games — including last week's entertaining victory over title holders Leinster.

Ulster have grand designs in that regard, too, having brought in highly-rated attack coach Mark Sexton from Connacht and there were encouraging signs in their opening victory over Dragons.