Job done, onto the next task for Ulster boss Murphy

Try scorers Stuart McCloskey and Robert Baloucoune, the latter on his return from injury, both impressed as did Jacob Stockdale, Nick Timoney as well as Zac and Bryn Ward.

Bryn Ward of Ulster is tackled by Tani Vili of Stade Francais. Pic: John Dickson/Sportsfile

Bonus point win banked and knockout Challenge Cup last 16 tie secured at the Affidea Stadium, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy was contented but keen to move on.

Ulster’s maximum point haul from their 26-19 victory over Stade Francais in Belfast had allowed the northern province top Pool Three – both sides had already qualified for the knockouts – and guarantee their home knockout round and potentially quarter-final as well though they had to resist a spirited Parisian comeback after having led 26-0 at the turnaround.