Is the the A or B cheetahs side? They are playing Currie Cup too. What a busy season super rugby and currie cup and. Ow this pro 14.

Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this historic match that sees Ulster host a side from South Africa for the first time. Ulster will be looking to improve on their 5th place finish last season. They will also be welcoming Marcell Coetzee back from injury and Christian Leali'ifano who joined the club on a loan deal from the Brumbies. The Cheetahs head into their first Pro 14 clash off the back of the Super Rugby season where they only won 4 of their 15 matches, despite finishing 2nd in their conference. The Cheetahs are also the reigning Currie Cup champions and have only lost one match in the competition since their semi final in 2015. Stay with us for what promises to be a fantastic encounter.

Herring, Herbst, Diack and Ludik are all capped/project players for Ireland. I'm not sure but Lealiifano might be exempt as he isn't on a full contract

Piutau is gone to Bristol from start of next season, by which time he'd be hoping they'd be in the prem

Shite Academy unfortunately

Can anyone explain how Ulster can field eight non Irish players in the starting XV?

I thought Piutau had gone to Bristol?

Why is bowe playing centre and cave on the bench??

This season should be entertaining with the SA sides. Come on Ulster!