Ulster sign Springboks back row Marcell Coetzee

“His age profile, positional versatility, leadership ability and character were some of the key ingredients as to why he was such an important target for us.“

Ulster Rugby have announces the signing of South Africa international back row player, Marcell Coetzee, on a three-year contract.

The 24-year-old has been capped by the Springboks on 28 occasions after making his test debut, against England, in June 2012. He has scored six tries for his country.