The Ulster and Ireland legend didn’t hold back.
Ulster have succumbed to a disappointing 22-7 defeat at the hands of Leinster at the RDS.
Ulster’s performance was dominated by a lack of physicality and sense of urgency which was a key factor in the drubbing they received from Leo Cullen’s men.
Ulster were missing some key leaders in the team such as Rory Best, Iain Henderson, Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding, Luke Marshall and Jared Payne.
What. An. Effort. #LEIvULShttps://t.co/Gq2o5lG6xL
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) December 31, 2016
You would doubt, however, that Ulster fans would agree with the excuse a lack of experience on the field contributed to such an inept performance with senior players such as Ruan Pienaar, Andrew Trimble and Tommy Bowe all involved today.
Former Ulster and Ireland back-row, Stephen Ferris, didn’t hold back when he was asked to give his opinion of his beloved provinces first half performance.
In his role as a pundit he told SkySports:
“No heart, no passion, nobody wanting to get out of the line. We need to wake up.”
Ferris’ opinions on Les Kiss’ side were not lost on the Ulster rugby faithful who were in total agreement with the 106 times capped Ulster player.
https://twitter.com/sam74mc/status/815223820567121920
Well said .@StephenFerris6, .@UlsterRugby have absolutely no heart in this game, depressing to watch
— Mark Railton (@markrailton84) December 31, 2016
@StephenFerris6 Spot on comments, "No heart, no passion" "need to wake up"#SUFTUM
— Derrygasman (@derrygasman) December 31, 2016
Some were so impressed with Ferris’ comments that many spoke about how Ferris should be a member of the coaching ticket in order to motivate the players.
Ulster need to employ Stephen Ferris, just to stand in the changing room at half time and scream in their faces. #SUFTUM
— Lord of the Sofa (@LordoftheSofa) December 31, 2016
https://twitter.com/J_Cotts/status/815224008669036545
