Four games, no wins – Ulster aim for URC turnaround

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy remains confident of a turnaround despite the team failing to win any of their opening four United Rugby Championship matches. Ulster suffered defeats against Edinburgh and the Bulls alongside two draws with Glasgow and Munster, leaving them one point outside the play-off places. Murphy noted that while his squad has fought back after conceding early leads, improving consistency and execution is crucial ahead of Saturday's match against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Ulster face added difficulties in South Africa after nine key players received Ireland call-ups for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures. Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Robert Baloucoune, Nathan Doak, Jamie Benson, Tom O'Toole, Tom Stewart, James McNabney, and Nick Timoney are all absent. However, Murphy will be boosted by the availability of Rob Herring, James Hume, and Zac Ward.