Ulster sign South African to replace Ward

Ulster coach Mark McCall has reacted quickly to the news that Andy Ward could be out for four to six weeks by announcing the signing of specialist openside Gavin Pfister

The 30-year-old South African has played for Free State, Western Province and Worcester and arrives to Ulster after a six-month stint with English National Division One Pertemps Bees.

The contract will run to the end of June and Pfister will only be eligible for the Celtic League.