Ulster wary of Leinster threat

 

Ulster do not have the easiest rode ahead to secure a top four finish with Leinster up next, followed by a visit to Munster and a trip to Scotland to take on league leaders Glasgow Warriors.

 

However it is their next opponents, reigning champions Leinster, that Best is most wary of – Matt O'Connors troops are currently sitting in fifth place on the Pro12 log, just eight points adrift of the play-offs and two places from Ulter  who occupy third spot.

 

Triumph over Leinster would put plenty of distance between the two sides, and Best wants his cavalry to be at their best for Friday's encounter at Kingspan stadium.

 

"The big thing for us now is that if we have another wobble there is no time to fight your way back. It's now

"Time to front up," said Best.

 

"They [Leinster] will hold no fear coming here. They're the one team that probably hold the least fear [of Belfast] but at the same time we have had time to prepare for it.

 

"They are coming off the back of a five-day turnaround, but they have quality players throughout their squad.

 

"Even if they make changes from Sunday, it's still internationals they'll be bringing in."