ULSTERÂ 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.Â
Match-winning Stephen Jones said:Â “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.”Â
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 Â
Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady  17. Tom Court  18. Ryan Caldwell  19. David Pollock  20. Cillian Willis  21. Niall O’Connor  22. Bryn Cunningham  Â
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 Â
Replacements: 16. Deacon Manu  17. Ken Owens  18. Vernon Cooper  19. Dafydd Jones  20. Martin Roberts  21. Ceiron Thomas  22. Nathan Brew  Â
