Kiss fearful of life after Lealiifano

Les Kiss knows only too well that Ulster face a near impossible task in replacing Christian Lealiifano when the Australian’s loan spell in Belfast comes to an end.

The 30-year returns to the Brumbies next month and Ulster are light on alternatives.

Paddy Jackson remains unavailable due to legal issues and that leaves the inexperienced pair of Johnny McPhillips and Brett Heron as the only other candidates for the fly-half role.