Kiss picks Best to lead revamped Ulster

Ireland’s most-capped hooker, Rory Best, has been handed the captaincy of Ulster for a second time.

He takes the role following the retirement of Springbok Johann Muller, and is the choice of the Province’s Interim Director of Rugby, Les Kiss.

Best skippered Ulster for four seasons from 2007, and he feels he may be better-prepared for the role after stepping down in 2011 to concentrate on his own game. Best has played 152 for Ulster and has been an enthusiastic supporter of the appointment of assistant Ireland coach Kiss following the exit of Mark Anscombe and David Humphreys. The pair have worked closely at national level and will hope to replicate the success Ireland has had in terms of Pro 12 and European Champions Cup success this season.