Ulster back row Juarno Augustus expresses his excitement as he prepares to face the Stormers in a crucial United Rugby Championship match this weekend. After undergoing ankle surgery during the summer, the 28-year-old is eager to return to his roots, where he played professionally for the Cape Town-based side from 2017 to 2021.

Augustus, who is delighted to be back on the field, mentioned, "It's nice just to be at home. I'll probably need a lot of tickets, everyone's been asking me." He aims to perform at his best against his former team while cherishing the opportunity to spend time with family.

Despite Ulster’s ongoing struggles, having not secured a victory in their URC campaign so far, Augustus remains optimistic. The team recently suffered a 34-26 defeat by the Bulls in Pretoria, extending their winless streak to four matches. He stated, "I don't think huge things need to change. It's just a bounce of the ball, just small things that we need to work on and get right."

Last season, the teams played to a thrilling 38-38 draw in Belfast, but Augustus hopes for a different outcome this time. He acknowledged the challenge of facing a Stormers team that has won three out of four matches, emphasizing the need for Ulster to be sharper and prepared.

They have a lot of dangerous players who can make anything happen in a second. We need to be aware of it,