Springbok Marcell Coetzee signs with Ulster
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Springbok Marcell Coetzee signs with Ulster
Ulster Rugby have confirmed the signing of South Africa international back row player, Marcell Coetzee, in a press release issued a few minutes ago.
The 24-year-old has won 28 caps for his country with six tries scored. Coetzee will join his new team at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season, during which he will play for the Sharks.
Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, welcomed the news: "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.
The 24-year-old has won 28 caps for his country with six tries scored. Coetzee will join his new team at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season, during which he will play for the Sharks.
Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, welcomed the news: "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.
