Former Ulster and Ireland wing Craig Gilroy believes the northern province are in for an “exciting season” with 23-year-old fly-half Aidan Morgan among their new signings.
Billy Burns, who has been Ulster’s first-choice number ten since arriving from Gloucester in 2018, joined Munster in the off-season with Morgan subsequently arriving at Kingspan Stadium from the Hurricanes.
“I’m excited to see what he brings,” Gilroy told BBC Sport NI.
“He seems to be a real natural out-half.
“I was a really big fan of Billy Burns and I was sad to see Billy leaving. I think Munster are lucky to have him.”
In a tumultuous campaign last season, Ulster finished sixth in the URC and were knocked out of the play-offs by Leinster at the quarter-final stage.
But, after head coach Richie Murphy arrived in March following the sacking of Dan McFarland, performances were improving as the year wore on.
“I’ve got full faith in Richie Murphy. I think he’s a brilliant appointment,” added Gilroy. “I think he’ll take the guys forward.
“A few new signings in key positions, it’s going to be an exciting season.
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