Roddy Grant expects Northampton Saints to show a strong hand against Ulster

Ulster forwards coach Roddy Grant with Jordi Murphy. Picture: INPHO/Craig Watson

Forwards’ coach Roddy Grant insists Ulster expect to face a strong Northampton Saints team in Saturday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final despite the weakened sides put out by some English teams last weekend.

Northampton were missing half of their first team regulars as they snatched a dramatic late win over the Dragons in the round of 16 while Ulster hammered a shadow Harlequins side on Sunday night.