Unbeaten in 2014 ,Ulster's run will face stiff opposition as they travel to Italy. Missing tighthead prop John Afoa, who has returned to New Zealand due to a family bereavement and Nick Williams in the backrow, Mark Anscombe is also without the injured Tommy Bowe while Paddy Jackson, Andrew Trimble, Iain Henderson and Rory Best are all detained on Ireland duty in Twickenham.

Still Ulster has the look of a decent backline with Craig Gilroy trying to hit a run of form in his favourite position on the wing.

Springbok, Ruan Pienaar moves to outhalf allowing Paul Marshall come in for the first time since December.

Italian has become a by word for victory but Treviso at home have come close to bucking that trend and in November ran Leinster to within one point falling 20-21. They also drew with Cardiff although fell of the cliff last week in Ospreys, 75-7.

However, Ulster’s history against Treviso is good. In 13 meetings in all tournaments, Ulster have won 11, Treviso one and one draw.