Ulster’s Bell hoping ‘to create some memories’Image source, InphoImage caption, Angus Bell joined up with Ulster after playing for Australia in the autumn internationalsByRichard PetrieBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished45 minutes agoFor a player of Angus Bell’s pedigree and experience to acknowledge that Friday’s Challenge Cup final in Bilbao will be one of the highlights of his career so far indicates that there is something pretty special on the line.The 25-year-old loose-head prop, who is approaching the end of a six-month sabbatical with Ulster from the NSW Waratahs, has played for Australia in the southern hemisphere’s Rugby Championship, at the 2023 World Cup, and against the British and Irish Lions last summer.He started all four of the Wallabies’ Test matches in November and was named in Opta’s team of the autumn internationals.
Regarded as one of the best ball-carrying props in the game, Bell will soon return to his native land to continue his deal with Rugby Australia, which runs until the end of 2027.
Before that however, there is the small matter of helping Ulster secure their first silverware for 20 years when the Irish province takes on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup decider at the San Mames Stadium.
“It’s probably one of the biggest things I’ve been a part of in my career so far and I’m really excited for the weekend obviously,” Bell told BBC Sport NI’s Nigel Ringland.
“It would be a huge honour to get some silverware for Ulster Rugby. All the players and coaches would really deserve it for all the hard work they have put in this year.
“It would be good to create some memories, not just for each of the players, but the club too. We’re ready for the weekend and we have full belief.”
