Dan McFarland says summer signing Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will bring considerable bulk and experience to Ulster’s front row.
The former All Black tighthead prop, who stands 6ft 4in tall, has joined the province on a one-year deal after agreeing an off-season switch from Wasps.
Toomaga-Allen, who is renowned for his 'high-intensity scrummaging', has made more than 60 appearances for the English Premiership side.
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The 31-year-old has also made 150 combined appearances for the Hurricanes and Wellington.
He helped the ‘Canes’ win the Super Rugby title in 2016 and started against the British and Lions with the East Coast club in 2017.
McFarland said: “Jeff has played at a high level in Super Rugby and the English Premiership for a number of years and as such he will bring considerable experience to bolster our tighthead roster, as well as being a great mentor for the younger players in our squad.
“We look forward to welcoming Jeff to Ulster.”
Toomaga-Allen, who made his All Blacks debut against Japan in 2013 and also played against the Barbarians in 2017, said: “I’m really excited about the chance to join such a great club as Ulster.
“I’ve heard the fans are amazing and I can’t wait to get stuck into next season.”
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