Ulster centre James Hume believes Dan McFarland’s men are now genuine “contenders” in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup.
The province sealed a top two finish in Pool A after surviving a late fightback from Clermont to secure a bonus point 34-31 win at the Kingspan Stadium.
Saturday’s win made it four straight victories in the group and guaranteed a home quarter-final should Ulster clear the two-legged round of 16 in April.