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Marcell Coetzee ruled out of Ulster's Challenge Cup clash with Harlequins
By Sam Smith
Ulster's powerful backrower Marcel Coetzee has been ruled out of the province's Challenge Cup meeting with Harlequins on Sunday. Coetzee has been struggling with a hamstring injury sustained in the March 6 Pro14 defeat to Leinster, and Ulster have now confirmed he will not be fit for Sunday's game at Twickenham Stoop.
Coetzee, who will join South African side the Bulls this summer, is set to be out of action 'for a number of weeks.'
Ulster could also be without Billy Burns for the trip to London.
The out-half is recovering from a groin injury sustained ahead of Ireland's Six Nations win against England, and will be monitored throughout the week before a decision is made on his fitness.
David O’Connor will not be available for selection, having recently undergone shoulder surgery.
Meanwhile, Zebre's Marco Manfredi has been banned for three weeks following his red card against Ulster on March 19.
The hooker was shown a red card by Andrew Brace in the 34th minute of the 49-3 defeat after his elbow collided with John Cooney's face.
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The first half penalties against NZ were for speculative tackling because England were attacking so flat. If NZ didn't do this then it may have been tries and not penalties conceded earlier. I believe Felix Jones is still helping with the transition online. It was quite clear he wasn't helping in person with Earls in particular shooting up and leaving huge holes. NZ had a few that nearly stuck but the two tries by Telea were defensive errors. Furbank biting on Sititi leaving Genge to mark. Genge wont show Telea the outside again. Poor tacking on Telea for the second. That said he is a hard man to grab hold of.
Isolating Genge was clever for Jordans try. NZ spotted he defended wide too often and they could leave a gap with that switch play. 6 day turnaround for Ireland now.
I imagine NZ will be better, but they will need to be a lot better.
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