Diack upbeat for Leinster clash

Robbie Diack is targeting a place in the Magners League play-offs

Ulster back row Robbie Diack is confident the team can bounce back from Sunday’s Heineken Cup exit by beating Leinster this weekend.

The 23-13 quarter-final defeat by Northampton means Ulster’s sole target is making the Magners League play-offs.

“We still have a chance to achieve something special this season,” said Diack.

“Reaching the play-offs is in our own hands and we know what we have to do.”

Ulster lie second in the standings and go into Saturday’s game at the RDS three points ahead of fourth-placed Leinster.

He added: “We are still in with a shout of reaching the play-offs and we will keep our motivation and try to maintain the winning momentum that we had built up in the Magners League.

“The Leinster game is crucial for us – they are incredibly tough opponents, especially at home.

“They will be full of confidence after beating Leicester but we have confidence in our own ability.

“We’ve got to keep on improving and keep getting results.”