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Momentum will be key for Ulster's hopes says Kieran Treadwell

Kieran Treadwell is hoping Ulster can build some momentum as they move into the business end of the season.

It's the Vodacom Bulls next up for Dan McFarland's men on Saturday evening as they get back to United Rugby Championship action before next Saturday's mouthwatering Heineken Champions Cup last-16 tie against Leinster.

With positive results against the DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Cardiff in recent weeks Ulster are still very much in with a shout of securing a home semi-final spot.

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They currently lie five points off second-placed Stormers with three games to play and Treadwell says they just have to focus on what they can control.

"You want to get the momentum going ahead of these big games because this is the business end of the season now.

"We are trying to build momentum and we had that good run against Cardiff, so hopefully we can build on that.

"In saying that we also have to focus week on week as we face different challenges.

"We have to focus on what we can control, put in the best performance we can and hopefully the result will take care of itself.

"The Bulls have come off a few losses and they will probably be searching for some form here.

"We've just tried to focus on ourselves this week.

"We know with South African sides they are going to have a big powerful game and they have lightning quick backs so we're going to have to be ready on all fronts.

"Hopefully we can do a job in front of our home crowd because we haven't played there in a while."

Second rower Treadwell was part of the victorious Ireland side that completed the Grand Slam with victory over England last week.

It was a special occasion for the 27-year-old with his family watching on from the stands.

"For them and my fiancée to be there just means everything to me because they sacrifice so much for me," he said.

"My parents have sacrificed so much for me when I was a young boy. Now I'm able to give them something back in my way."

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