Ulster quiet on possible signing of Aussie Christian Leali’ifano

Ulster have refused to confirm, or deny, that they are poised to sign the talented Wallaby fly-half Christian Leali’ifano on a short-term contract.

With Paddy Jackson, and fellow international Stuart Olding, both unavailable for the foreseeable future due to pending legal charges in Northern Ireland, Ulster have moved swiftly to fill a giant void at half-back where Ruan Pienaar’s absence will also be keenly felt.

It is believed that discussions are at a very advanced stage between Ulster, the Brumbies and Australian Rugby Union with legal matters preventing pen being put to paper. However, Ulster hope to have everything wrapped up in time for the start of the Pro14 when they tackle the Bloemfontein-based Cheetahs in Belfast on September 1.