BBCWed, December 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM UTC·2 min readUlster back row Juarno Augustus said that his side are preparing to face a "physical" Racing 92 side in Friday's Challenge Cup opener (20:00 GMT).
Richie Murphy's side have had a good start to the United Rugby Championship season, picking up four wins from their five games.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRacing 92 are 11th in France's Top 14 with six wins from their 11 games and Augustus knows what type of challenge they will present for his side at the Affidea Stadium.
"I've played against Racing at Northampton [Saints] they're quite physical and heavy, but if we can move them around it will be an easier game for us and that's what we want to do," he told BBC Sport NI.
Augustus arrived at Ulster in the summer after four seasons with Northampton and said that he has settled "pretty well" in Belfast.
The 27-year-old returned for the province's 47-13 home win against Benetton last weekend after an arm injury ruled him out of their defeat by the Lions in October and is now striving for a sustained run in the starting side.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I've had my arm injury two or three weeks ago, but I've parked that. It's behind me and I'm fit to play and looking forward to the weekend," he added.
Australia prop Angus Bell could make his debut on Friday after arriving in Belfast last week and Augustus has already been impressed by the 25-year-old's quality in training.
"He is a big boy," Augustus joked.
"He came in last week to show his face and he has started training this week with the boys. He looks quite well, is doing well in training and hopefully he can help the team.
"He is a big ball carrier and tackler and a nice guy. He looks like he enjoys being around us and you will probably see that on the field.
"With his experience playing international rugby, you can learn off him and hopefully that can benefit the team."