Ulster have pulled off the signing of Australian lock Justin Harrison, famously branded an “ape, plod and plank” by England’s Austin Healey during the 2001 Lions tour of Australia.

Australia lock Justin Harrison has been banned for three Super 12 matches after racially abusing opponent Chumani Booi.

ULSTER’S big-name signing Justin Harrison will not play again for his Super 12 side New South Wales Waratahs until a disciplinary hearing takes place after he admitted making a racial comment to a South African player last weekend.

Australian lock Justin Harrison today admitted making a racial slur against a black South African opponent during a Super 12 match last weekend.