World Cup winning prop Kitshoff to join Ulster after 2023 tournament

South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff will join Ulster on a three-year deal after next year's World Cup.

The 30-year-old Springbok has been capped 73 times by his country and helped them to the 2019 World Cup.

He will arrive at Ulster from the Stomers after the 2023 showpiece which will be held in September and October in France.

Kitshoff said: “It’s clear that Ulster is on an exciting journey, and it’s one that I want to be a part of. With some big wins recently, it’s my ambition to be part of the squad that takes that next step and secures silverware for the province.

“I’m really looking forward to making the move to Belfast next year. It’s going to be a change, but I know, from everything I’ve heard, that when I line out for the first time in front of a home crowd at Kingspan Stadium in an Ulster jersey, it’s going to be a really special moment.”

Ulster Head Coach Dan McFarland said: “We are excited that a player of Steven’s quality has chosen to be part of the journey we are on as a club.

"As one of the best players in his position in the game right now, he will bring a world-class edge to our front row which will benefit our squad now, and in the development of our younger players as they come through the Ulster system.

“His set piece excellence and the physical edge to his play will, together with his winning mindset, be a real asset to us when he joins us next season, and we look forward to welcoming him to the province.”