Ulster coach sets daunting target

ULSTER coach Brian McLaughlin has targeted victory in their three remaining Heineken Cup pool games as the province bid to make the last eight in Europe.

Despite injury concerns over Stephen Ferris (calf strain), hooker Nigel Brady (dead leg) and flanker Chris Henry (ankle), McLaughlin is confident of his charges for Saturday’s return Heineken Cup clash with Bath at the Recreation Ground. All three hope to return to training today ahead of the must win clash.

McLaughlin said: “As far as I’m concerned all players are available for selection,” he said. “There were a lot of bumps and bruises after what was a physical game last week. I can’t see the team that travel to Bath will change dramatically and in all probability will be the same as started last week.