Ulster confirm South Africa's two-time World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is to leave at the end of the season.
Steven Kitshoff has played 12 games for Ulster, including last week's defeat by his former club Stormers in Cape Town
South Africa's two-time World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff will leave Ulster at the end of the season.The 32-year-old signed a three-year deal, but Ulster say they have "mutually agreed" to draw his contract to a close."Since arriving in Belfast, I have really enjoyed my time in the Ulster jersey, and it's been a privilege to be a part of such a great group of players and support staff," he said.
"Ulster will always have a place in my heart, and I'm grateful to the supporters that welcomed me to a club and province that is undoubtedly a very special place."He has won 83 caps for the Springboks and started last year's World Cup final win over New Zealand at loose-head prop. He will be the latest significant departure at Ulster, with head coach Dan McFarland and chief executive Jonny Petrie leaving in recent weeks.'Murals are the 21st century statue' - Liverpool's iconic artworkThirty years of Nirvana's NevermindGet latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.
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