He could not have timed his Ulster return any better, but even Luke Marshall is pleasantly surprised by how well he’s played since returning from long-term injury.

Ireland centre Luke Marshall is determined to right recent wrongs this evening when a struggling Ulster side travel to Llanelli to face the Guinness PRO12’s in-form side unbeaten in eight games at Parc y Scarlets (7.35pm).

Ulster’s powerhouse centre Stuart McCloskey has “the full package” to cause a stir in the RBS Six Nations, according to team-mate Luke Marshall.

Saracens wing Chris Ashton has been cited for allegedly making contact with the “eye(s) and/or eye area” of Ulster centre Luke Marshall.