Frustrated Jared Payne hoping Ulster can let loose on Zebre

Ireland centre Jared Payne wants to take his injury frustration out on Zebre as Ulster travel to Italy in the hope of gaining a five-pointer on Saturday.

At present, Les Kiss’s side lie fifth in the Pro12 so Payne acknowledges points are vital, but he is also just glad to get back into the action with his club after a series of injuries since the World Cup.

“It’s been a pretty crap season, to be honest, in regard to injuries. But I don’t hide behind that. However, my body is the best it has been since the World Cup, and I’ve more or less got over the dead leg which I received against Scotland in the Six Nations. A few more weeks under my belt then I can start to really perform.” said Payne,