Tom O’Toole was part of the Ireland squad which secured a second successive Six Nations title
United Rugby Championship – Sharks v Ulster |
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Venue: Kings Park Stadium, Durban Date: Saturday, 23 March Kick-off: 13:00 GMT |
Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio Ulster, Radio Foyle & BBC Sounds; text updates & report on BBC Sport website |
Ulster prop Tom O’Toole says the province’s two-game URC tour to South Africa offers a “unique opportunity” for the squad to gel.
Interim Ulster head coach Richie Murphy will take charge for Saturday’s game against the Sharks and next week’s encounter with the Stormers.
“It’s rare to have everyone together as a squad,” said O’Toole.
“With new coaches involved it’s a great chance to get to know the members of the squad they don’t know that well.”
The Sharks sit bottom of the URC table ahead of Saturday’s match in Durban, with the Stormers occupying a healthier ninth spot in the standings.
“There’s no better time for the group to gel and have a…