Bryan Young was back in the Ulster line-up to face Bath

Ulster's under-strength side suffered a predictable defeat by Harlequins in the pre-season clash at the Stoop.

Tries by Danny Care and Ugo Monye helped the home side lead 17-0 at half-time and replacement Joe Marler notched a further touchdown in the second half.

Ulster assistant coach Neil Doak was "disappointed" with the result but took some "positives" from the encounter.

"We just couldn't keep the ball and were forced to defend constantly," added Doak.

"The boys worked hard defensively and stuck at it but we just weren't able to sustain any territory.

"Defending for long periods of time is very draining and it certainly took its toll on the boys' legs.

"We just weren't really able to put Harlequins under any sustainable pressure and found it hard to keep hold of the ball when we got it."

Ulster travelled to London with a young side and Doak was impressed with some of their performances.

"David McIlwaine had a really good game at full-back and Craig Gilroy got a couple of good runs."

The Ulster side appear to emerge from the game without any serious injuries and the team will be back in action in another pre-season clash against Leeds at Ravenhill on Thursday.

Harlequins: Mike Brown, Tom Williams, George Lowe, Jordan Turner-Hall, Ugo Monye, Nick Evans, Danny Care, Ceri Jones, Chris Brooker, James Johnston, Ollie Kohn, Tomas Vallejos, Chris Robshaw (Captain), Will Skinner, Nick Easter. Replacements: Matt Cairns, Joe Marler, Mark Lambert, Lewis Stevsonson, Tom Guest, Karl Dickson, Rory Clegg, Ollie Smith, Tom Casson, Pete Browne, Benjamin Urdapilleta

Ulster: David McIlwaine, Craig Gilroy, Darren Cave, Ian Whitten, Nevin Spence, Niall O'Connor, Ian Porter, Bryan Young, Andi Kyriacou, Declan Fitzpatrick, Johann Muller, Ryan Caldwell, Pedrie Wannenburg, TJ Anderson, Robbie Diack. Replacements: Nigel Brady, Paul Karrayannis, Adam Macklin, Tim Barker, Neil McComb, Michael Heaney, Ian Humphreys, Luke Marshall, Jonny Shiels, Mark McCrea

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