Ulster have announced the signing of Benetton lock Eli Snyman on a two-year deal.
The six foot seven inch Zimbabwe-born forward will join ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The 29-year-old joined the Italian side from the Bulls in 2019, also spending two years at Leicester Tigers, helping them to win the Premiership in 2022, before returning to Treviso in 2023.
Ulster Rugby general manager Rory Best said: "We are delighted to have secured Eli's signature for the next two years.
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"He is a player with a really strong and unique physical profile and at 29 years of age is very much in the peak years of his career.
"We have a number of talented young locks coming through who will really learn a lot from his leadership and experience he has gained over his career.
"I’m sure supporters will be as excited as I am to see the authority and commanding presence he will bring to our forward pack, as we look to challenge in both the URC and European competitions."
Snyman, who played age-grade rugby for Zimbabwe, said: "I’m delighted and extremely grateful to be joining Ulster Rugby this summer and I’m really looking forward to meeting my new team-mates, the coaching staff and the Ulster supporters.
"It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to join a side that’s been playing some of the most attractive rugby in the URC this season. Watching how the team has performed has made me really excited to be part of what’s being built here.
"In my conversations with Rory Best, he outlined a clear vision for the coming years and how my experience can add value to a very talented group of young Irish forwards.
"To the Ulster supporters, I can’t wait to meet you all very soon and become part of the Ulster Rugby family."
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