Andrew Trimble: Ulster have banished French fear

Ireland international winger Andrew Trimble has been summoned to make his first start of the season when Ulster travel to take on Bordeaux-Begles in their own backyard this Sunday.

Trimble, who has been sidelined with a toe injury sustained when he made his 66th Ireland appearance in the 19-13 defeat to South Africa back in June, comes in to lead the side after Ulster were dealt a cruel blow when star All Black signing Charles Piutau was ruled out.

The 24-year-old New Zealander, who has been in electric form since his arrival, was deemed unfit until he passes the concussion return-to-play protocol following a bang on the head against the Ospreys two weeks ago.