Ulster driving force Humphreys will be difficult to replace, cautions Best

Ireland hooker Rory Best was shocked when told David Humphreys was leaving Ulster to become director of rugby with Gloucester.

Best confirmed he only heard the surprise announcement on Saturday when preparing for the opening test against the Pumas and said Humphreys will be difficult to replace at Ravenhill.

“I was very surprised. Obviously he’s had a big association with Ulster rugby, not just for the last few years as director of rugby but since the late 1990s. He’s not just been a part of Ulster rugby, he has been Ulster rugby.