Aironi Rugby are still looking to add to their solo victory in this tournament, which was gained against Connacht at Stadio Zaffanella in March. Aironi lost 9-32 at Scarlets in round one of the RaboDirect PRO12 last Sunday.

Ulster have won nine of their last ten regular season encounters in the competition, and have won all ten previous matches against Italian opposition in all tournaments.

Referee: Neil Hennessy (WRU, 3rd competition game)
Assistant Referees: Alan Falzone, Giuseppe Vivarini (both FIR)
Citing Commissioner: Roberto Carra (FIR)