Ulster boss Anscombe turns to his under-fire No 10 for kicking duties

Ireland’s latest No 10 Paddy Jackson gets an immediate chance to put last Sunday’s nightmare at Murrayfield behind him when he starts for Ulster in Friday’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash against Treviso at Ravenhill — where he will take over all kicking duties from his half-back partner, Ruan Pienaar.

The 21-year-old, who was making his full Ireland debut against Scotland at the weekend, came in for some harsh criticism following his display in the 12-8 defeat in Edinburgh but still has the backing of his provincial boss. Ireland head coach Declan Kidney came under fire for selecting a player who was not even the No 1 kicker in his own province.

However, Mark Anscombe has now agreed Jackson does need more exposure, despite the obvious attributes of South African Pienaar.