Heard last night that Afoa would be here for the weekend and was just starting to prepare our second scoop in as many days when old UR go and beat us to the punch – rushing this one out as soon as Afoa boarded the plane in New Zealand!
New Zealand World Cup winner John Afoa will arrive in Belfast this week (Wednesday).
Ulster Rugby announced last March that Afoa would be joining the club on a two and a half year contract following the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup and will be included in the Ulster match day squad for this Saturday’s game against Connacht at Ravenhill, kick off 5.35pm.
Since joining the Auckland Blues in 2004, Afoa has made over 100 Super Rugby appearances. He has represented New Zealand at School, U19 and U21 levels and in 2005 he made his senior debut for New Zealand against Ireland. His most recent international appearance was against Argentina in the Rugby World Cup on 16th October when the All Blacks triumphed 33-10.
Afoa played a backup role throughout the World Cup so any fears that he is being rushed into the team should be laid to . . .
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