Performing players will force Anscombe’s hand

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe has major selection headaches ahead of Friday’s Heineken Cup trip away to Northampton.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Jim Stokes

The province top Pool 4 and are chasing their 50th victory in tournament history at Franklin’s Garden.

But with a near full squad available, Anscombe admits there are some “tough decisions” to make this week.

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