Overview
- Prop Eric O'Sullivan has returned to training after a knee injury and is available for selection.
- Ulster's Round Two trip to Edinburgh was postponed by Storm Amy, which coaches say allowed the squad to reset.
- Several players remain sidelined until December, including Ben Moxham, Lorcan McLoughlin and Ethan McIlroy, with James McNabney's return date still to be confirmed.
- The Bulls have named a touring group featuring 13 Springboks, including Handre Pollard and Canan Moodie, while Marcell Coetzee is unavailable due to concussion.
- Ulster host the Bulls at the Affidea Stadium before traveling to South Africa to face the Sharks and Lions.