Ulster Rugby have today revealed details of a major signing, announcing that they have signed Auckland Blues and All-Black prop John Afoa on a two and a half year deal commencing after RWC 2011 in New Zealand.
A powerful and explosive prop, John (27) has risen through the age-grade ranks to become one of New Zealand’s leading forwards and his signing represents a major coup for Ulster Rugby.
“We have deliberately looked for high quality, international players in key positions and in John, we believe we’ve got it absolutely right”said Ulster’s Director of Rugby David Humphreys
“He’s a hugely talented player, both at set piece and in the loose and he will bring a huge amount of Super Rugby and international experience to Ulster.”
Since joining the Auckland Blues in 2004, Afoa has made an impressive 86 Super Rugby appearances and in 2005 he became the 1062nd player to represent the All-Blacks when he made his first senior appearance in November against Ireland.
Afoa has represented New Zealand at School, U19 and U21 levels. In 2003 he was part of the New Zealand side which won the U21 Rugby World Championship staged in . . .
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