Ulster confirm Marcell Coetzee signing

Ulster have today confirmed the signing of South Africa international Marcell Coetzee on a three-year contract.
The 24-year-old flanker has been capped by the Springboks on 28 occasions after making his test debut against England in June 2012.
He will move to Kingspan Stadium form the Sharks in the summer, following the conclusion of the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Director of Rugby Les Kiss said : “It is a major coup for us to sign a player of Marcell’s quality and experience. His age profile, positional versatility, leadership ability and character were some of the key ingredients as to why he was such an important target for us.
“He has played most of his international rugby between 6 and 7, but he has also played a huge amount at number 8, where we feel he could have a big impact for Ulster. That versatility is absolutely vital for us, as not only can Marcell be hugely effective across the three positions, but this can also accommodate the development of a number of our home-grown Irish-qualified players.
“Being appointed as the Sharks’ vice-captain for the season shows that even at the young age of 24, Marcell has undoubted leadership ability. On the park, with his skilled and aggressive approach, he clearly leads from the front.
“Bryn (Cunningham) has done a marvellous job in securing the services of such a talented player and I look forward to working with him. When you factor in the additions of Charles Piutau, Rodney Ah You and Kieran Treadwell, it will give us improved quality and depth across the squad in the coming seasons.”