Humphreys Ulster’s danger-man, says Cheika

HE may have reached the ripe old age of 35 this year but David Humphreys is still the cog that keeps Ulster’s wheels turning, according to Leinster coach Michael Cheika.

The Belfast out-half retired from international rugby last year after earning 72 caps (a record for an Irish 10) and scoring 560 points, most of which came courtesy of his trusty right boot.

A qualified solicitor and a recipient in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list (making his full title Dr David Humphreys MBE), the former London Irish player has, like a particularly fine wine, kept maturing with age.