Battling Ulster question justice of ‘Payne game’

Ulster 15 Saracens 17

When their Kiwi full-back Jared Payne was — to many, unjustly — red-carded by French referee Jerome Garces before some people had even taken their seats, after colliding with his high-flying opposite number Andy Goode, many thought it was game over. But Ulster had belief in their ability in spades and showcased it before bowing out after a rip-roaring finale.

Garces had plenty of time to review the Payne incident as he repeatedly watched it on the big screen while Goode received treatment. The Saracens full-back was subsequently carried off on a stretcher after falling awkwardly on his neck. Thankfully, he was up and walking around immediately after the game with no ill-effects.