Ulster hold off fightback

Lions ......................37 Ulster ....................39
■ By JOHN FALLON

ULSTER full-back Michael Lowry said they had to use every ounce of energy to get across the line in 27 degrees heat at altitude in Johannesburg before edging a tie where both sides scored five tries.
The key moment of the game came just before the break when Lions, in control ahead 18-10, had centre Henco van Wyk binned for a deliberate knock-on and by the time he returned Ulster were 29-18 in front.
“That was our first time at altitude in a while and it was incredibly tough,” said Low...

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