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30/05/2017
Jean Deysel Signs Deal With Ulster
Jean Deysel has signed a two year deal with Ulster Rugby.
The 32-year-old South African, capped four times by his country, will arrive at Kingspan Stadium in mid-July.
Deysel signed a contract to join Japanese side Toyota Verblitz at the conclusion of the 2014 Super Rugby season, before returning to the Sharks.
Earlier this year he joined Munster on a three-month loan deal as injury cover and was heavily involved in the latter stages of the season.
Operations Director Bryn Cunningham said: "I'm very pleased with this outcome as I think Jean will add real value to our squad both on and off the pitch. We had a sizeable list of potential targets, even at this late stage of the season, but we believed Jean would be the best fit because his attributes are exactly what we need moving forward.
"He is one of the strongest ball carriers in South African rugby and he really relishes the physical side of the game. He is abrasive and confrontational, with the ball and without the ball, as we have witnessed first-hand for Munster.
"Jean has captained the Sharks a number of times and that leadership ability and added experience will be important for us as we look to nurture some talented young forwards in our pathway."
The 32-year-old South African, capped four times by his country, will arrive at Kingspan Stadium in mid-July.
Deysel signed a contract to join Japanese side Toyota Verblitz at the conclusion of the 2014 Super Rugby season, before returning to the Sharks.
Earlier this year he joined Munster on a three-month loan deal as injury cover and was heavily involved in the latter stages of the season.
Operations Director Bryn Cunningham said: "I'm very pleased with this outcome as I think Jean will add real value to our squad both on and off the pitch. We had a sizeable list of potential targets, even at this late stage of the season, but we believed Jean would be the best fit because his attributes are exactly what we need moving forward.
"He is one of the strongest ball carriers in South African rugby and he really relishes the physical side of the game. He is abrasive and confrontational, with the ball and without the ball, as we have witnessed first-hand for Munster.
"Jean has captained the Sharks a number of times and that leadership ability and added experience will be important for us as we look to nurture some talented young forwards in our pathway."
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