Wanted man: Jim Mallinder

JIM MALLINDER is in advanced talks to become Ulster’s new director of rugby – but they might still need to hold off a late advance from the Ospreys to land him.
Mallinder has been looking for another job since being sacked by Northampton in December and had been a target for Cardiff Blues.
The 52-yearold Yorkshireman turned down the chance of a return to the game in the Welsh capital and the Blues have since appointed John Mulvihill.
Ulster have been looking for a new coach since Les Kiss, who is now working for London Irish, left the province earlie...