Australia international Speight signs for Ulster

Ulster have added Australia international Henry Speight to their squad ahead of their Pro14 campaign.

The Fiji-born back, 30, has accumulated over a century of appearances in Super Rugby for the Brumbies and has appeared for his country 19 times.

Speight has agreed a short-term contract with Ulster that runs until December 31 and revealed he was persuaded to make the switch after speaking to Brumbies team-mate Christian Lealiifano about his time in Belfast.

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to represent a big club like Ulster,” Speight told Ulster’s official website.

“I’ve spoken to Christian a lot regarding this move and he had only great things to say about the staff, players, supporters and wider community, which welcomed him with open arms.

“This is a fresh challenge for me and I hope to embrace it by relishing every moment and by adding value to the group as best I can. I can’t wait to arrive in Belfast and get to work with my new team-mates.”

24 – Henry Speight made a team-high 24 clean breaks for the Brumbies in Super Rugby 2018, as well as scoring seven tries in 14 games. Addition. pic.twitter.com/eApBkwBc0Q

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