As it where he would make his return to the Ulster bench in the 9–8 away defeat to Leinster at Donnybrook, Dublin. Having then come on as a replacement in the 14–12 home win over Gloucester he started the following game, away to Cardiff Blues, at fullback.
He was back on the Ulster bench after a 9-8 loss to Leinster at Donnybrook, Dublin. He then came on as a substitute in a 14-12 victory over Gloucester and started the next match, an away game against Cardiff Blues, at fullback.