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Published 15:12 11 Jan 2026 GMT
Updated 13:32 26 Jan 2026 GMT

Ulster have signed Zimbabwean lock Eli Snyman from Italian sideBenetton.
According to South African outlet Rapport, the 29-year-old has put pen to paper for a two-year deal with the Irish province, and will arrive in July.
He has played for the Bulls and Leicester Tigers, while he had a previous stint with Benetton.
He stands at 6ft 7in tall and was also being scouted by South Africa URC side the Stormers.
Fans might get a look at the player at the 2027 World Cup, with Zimbabwe qualifying for the first time since 1991.
It furthers strengthens Ulster's stocks at lock, with Iain Henderson, Cormac Izuchukwu, Joe Hopes, Charlier Irvine and Harry Sheridan to choose from as well.
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