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Ulster Sign Benetton Lock Eli Snyman on Two-Year Deal

Ulster cites a commanding physical profile, leadership experience, and mentorship for young locks.

Overview

  • The Zimbabwean-born second-row will link up with Ulster this summer after finishing his second stint with Benetton.
  • The contract runs until the summer of 2028, aligning his arrival with next season's preparations.
  • General manager Rory Best praised Snyman’s size and presence and said he will guide a crop of emerging locks.
  • Snyman’s career spans the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Currie Cup, a first move to Benetton in 2019, a 2021 switch to Leicester where he contributed to the 2022 Premiership title, and a 2023 return to Treviso.
  • Snyman said he is grateful for the opportunity and eager to contribute to Ulster’s ambitions in the URC and Europe.