At the start of the 2010-11 season Ulster signed three South African internationals and all three would go on to instil themselves as key players over the time they were at the province. Marked as turning point for Ulster after several seasons in the abyss, they helped turn Ulster’s fortunes around as appearances in the Heineken Cup knockout stage became routine while enjoying similar success in the league.
One of those players, Pedrie Wannenburg, had a quick stint in Belfast compared to the rest, but he made his presence felt on the pitch. Signed in 2010 from South African Super Rugby franchise, The Bulls, Wannenburg made 54 appearances for Ulster scoring nine tries in his two season stay at Ravenhill. One of those tries, although fairly unspectacular, sent Ulster through to the Heineken Cup Final for the first time since 1999.
Wannenburg gave Ulster plenty of go-forward ball . . .
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