Solomons dispenses wisdom after victory

Murrayfield-bound Ulster handed their coach Alan Solomons the ideal early Christmas present with their first try and win of the Heineken Cup’s Pool One tonight at a sold-out Ravenhill.

Speaking amidst scenes of mild celebration, with his players’ minds now fully focused on next Saturday’s Celtic Cup final against Edinburgh at the home of Scottish rugby, Solomons was quick to play down the meaning of their 22-20 win over Stade Francais.