Les Kiss rallies Ulster for crucial six weeks

Veteran fly-half Ian Humphreys will earn a rare start when sixth-placed Ulster travel to Benetton Treviso for Saturday’s Pro12 clash looking to get rid of their frustration of missing out on European progression by a single point.

Humphreys came on as a replacement for Ireland’s Paddy Jackson during the eight-try thrashing of Oyonnax on Saturday, and gets the chance to prove that he is an able replacement.

With seven players away on international duty, director of rugby Les Kiss will know later today who will be released to play for their club.