Ulster Rugby v Ospreys

“It’s very physical over here, very set-piece orientated,” he explains. “It’s all about field position and tactical kicking, but they can play some expansive rugby as well, especially when we get a good tempo at the breakdown, so I’m just excited to be involved and to see what it brings.” “I’ll just play my style of game. Good work- rate, physicality and a strong set-piece. If I can bring that to Ulster in my role within the team we’ll do well, I think.” The six-foot-six lock is happy with his pre- season preparations, despite the relative lack of time for rest and recovery, with the Brumbies’ 2018/19 campaign only coming to a close at the end of June with a Super Cup semi-final defeat to Argentinian outfit, the Jaguares. “I’ve never really done a season into a pre-season into a season before,” he says, “but I got a little bit of a break in late July and came back and slotted weaknesses of tonight’s opponents, but Ulster fans can be assured he will have his homework done in time for kick-off – and he knows just what to expect in terms of atmosphere when the Friday night lights are lit to herald the start of the new season. “I haven’t seen too much of Ospreys yet but over the next week I’ll get a bit of footage in and check out what they’re about, and hopefully come up with a way to get a good result on Friday night.” “I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Friday night experience at Ulster,” he concludes. “There’s a real buzz about the town and the supporters really get behind it, so I’m looking forward to playing in front of a big crowd at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.” nicely into Ulster pre-season. We had a couple of trial games and now it’s time to play, I guess.” At the time of our interview Carter admitted that he hadn’t yet had time to fully familiarise himself with the strengths and

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