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South African prop Steven Kitshoff to join Ulster on three-year deal

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South African prop Steven Kitshoff to join Ulster on three-year deal

Steven Kitshoff is to join Ulster next season. Rory Sutherland has joined the province on a short-term deal. Worcester's players became free agents on October 5th after the English club were suspended from all competitions following an unpaid tax bill of €6.8 million. Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is looking to strengthen the front row. He also wants to support the development of the young players. Kitshoff is a 72-times capped World Cup winner. His contract with the Stormers runs until 2024. It would be his second overseas stint after playing with Bordeaux in the Top 14 from 2015 to 2017.

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