Henry Speight's dramatic try and a last-gasp conversion from Billy Burns salvaged a draw for Ulster against the Cheetahs in a thrilling PRO14 clash in Bloemfontein.
Wallabies back Speight crossed the whitewash deep into injury time and Burns then held his nerve to kick the conversion to tie the scores at 39-all.
The Conference B leaders, who won their opening three fixtures, trailed for the majority of the match but hit back for a share of the spoils in South Africa.
Two converted tries from halfback David Shanahan, both assisted by centre Darren Cave, meant the Irish side went in three points behind at half-time following scores from Cheetahs pair Gerhard Olivier and William Small-Smith, and Tian Schoeman's penalty.
The South Africans were searching for their first win in this season's competition and second-half tries from hookers Joseph Dweba and Jacques du Toit and wing Rabz Maxwane looked to have put them on course for victory, although Johnny Stewart's score and a penalty try gave Ulster hope.
Louis Fouche's 78th-minute penalty extended the hosts' lead to seven, before Brumbies star Speight, who has joined Ulster on a short-term deal until the start of the Super Rugby season, powered over.
Burns, who kicked 12 points during the course of the match, added the extras to claim an unlikely three points for his side.
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