Ulster to monitor Payne ahead of Castres challenge

Despite nursing a groin strain full-back Jared Payne has been included in Ulster’s 26-man squad for the province’s final Heineken Cup pool match against Castres Olympique on Saturday (1.35pm Irish time).

The Ulster management will monitor the injury, which has been an ongoing complaint for the New Zealander, before deciding if he will feature at the weekend.