Alan O’Connor an Ulster leader Jono Gibbes would love

Lock Alan O’Connor is the latest player to have the Ulster captaincy thrust upon him this season and he will need to summon all his leadership skills for Saturday’s PRO14 date with the Blues in Cardiff.

O’Connor is one of the players departing head coach Jono Gibbes credits with the special ability to lead from the front and garner respect.

Gibbes says that O’Connor would be one of a couple of players he would take back home to Waikato when he ends his stint with Ulster.