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| Scarlets win well in Ulster |
| 5 September 2008, 8:03 pm |
| By WRU |
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| The Scarlets got their Magners League campaign off to a fine start with a win over Ulster at Ravenhill |
ULSTER 9 SCARLETS 16
Nigel Davies' reign as Llanelli Scarlets coach got off to an impressive start at a weather-beaten Ravenhill on Friday night as 11 points from the boot of Stephen Jones, allied to a Darren Daniel try, saw them trump a disappointing Ulster side.
Ulster had the wind advantage in the first half but a Darren Daniel try helped the Welshmen to a 10-0 lead.
The hosts fought back and three Clinton Schifcofske penalties left just a point between the sides at the break.
The Scarlets took control with the wind at their backs in the second half and Stephen Jones converted two penalties to seal the win for the visitors.
Match-winning Stephen Jones said: "We're delighted with that, we have a lot of respect for Ulster.
"It was an extremely physical game, you always expect that from Ulster, they are strong and efficient.
"Our forwards gave us a great platform, they let us get the ball out in front, play our game plan, and made it easier for the backs."
Ulster: 15. Clinton Schifcofske 14. Andrew Trimble 13. Darren Cave 12. Rob Dewey 11. Timoci Nagusa 10. Paddy Wallace 9. Isaac Boss 1. Justin Fitzpatrick 2. Rory Best 3. BJ Botha 4. Carlo del Fava 5. Ed O'Donoghue 6. Matt McCullough 7. Kieron Dawson 8. Robbie Diack
Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady 17. Tom Court 18. Ryan Caldwell 19. David Pollock 20. Cillian Willis 21. Niall O'Connor 22. Bryn Cunningham
Llanelli Scarlets: 15. Morgan Stoddart 14. Darren Daniel 13. Rob Higgitt 12. Gavin Evans 11. Mark Jones 10. Stephen Jones 9. Sililo Martens 1. Iestyn Thomas 2. Matthew Rees 3. Kees Meeuws 4. Lou Reed 5. Simon Maling 6. Simon Easterby 7. Gavin Thomas 8. David Lyons
Replacements: 16. Deacon Manu 17. Ken Owens 18. Vernon Cooper 19. Dafydd Jones 20. Martin Roberts 21. Ceiron Thomas 22. Nathan Brew |
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