South African international Botha to bolster Ulster pack

"His leadership and abrasiveness will be key attributes for us over the next couple of seasons."

Ulster Rugby has announced that South African international Arno Botha will move to Belfast in the summer, following the conclusion of the 2017 Super Rugby campaign. He will join the province on a two-year deal.

Botha, who can operate either as a flanker or number eight, has made 46 Super Rugby appearances for the Bulls. The 25-year-old captained South Africa U20s in the 2011 World Championships in Italy and was also named as their Player of the Year.