Pat Lam is confident that talisman Bundee Aki has all but shaken off the worst effects of a recent calf injury as the province looks to improve on a fitful start to the season.

Guinness Pro12: The head of Munster rugby has criticised the decision to stage their first game at the redeveloped Musgrave Park in Cork on the same day as Ireland take on France in the Six Nations.

Jared Payne will make his Ulster debut in tomorrow night's RaboDirect PRO12 game versus Cardiff at Ravenhill (7.05pm).