Henry Speight joins Ulster on a short-term deal

The 30-year-old back three star will move to Kingspan Stadium later this month in a similar deal to that which saw fellow Brumbies player Christian Lealiifano arrive in Belfast last season.

📢 BREAKING NEWS | We are delighted to confirm that Australia international Henry Speight has agreed to join us on a short-term contract until 31st December! pic.twitter.com/yG9ZlX99iA

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) August 6, 2018

"With the nature of Henry's current contractual position, I would like to thank his local agent, the Brumbies and the ARU for facilitating getting this deal across the line," commented Ulster's Operations Director, Bryn Cunningham.

"Henry has X factor quality and has consistently proven himself as a top performer at both Super Rugby and International level, with his most recent displays for the Brumbies being eye-catching. We hope he will quickly become be a real fans' favourite at Kingspan Stadium!

"Henry will act as cover for Louis (Ludik), who sustained a hamstring injury in the final game of last season and is expected to be available for selection by November, and David Busby, who will now miss at least the first half of the season through an injury picked up in pre-season..."

Speight will return to Australia on 31st December, in advance of the 2019 Super Rugby season.

The Fijian-born speedster has played over 100 Super Rugby games for the Brumbies and has represented the Wallabies on 19 occasions.