New Zealand prop signs for Ulster

Heineken Cup quarter-finalists Ulster have announced the signing of New Zealand prop John Afoa.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011 - 11:45

Heineken Cup quarter-finalists Ulster have announced the signing of New Zealand prop John Afoa.

The All Blacks and Auckland Blues forward will move to Belfast after this year’s World Cup, having agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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