Northampton Saints quantity eight Juarno Augustus will go away the Premiership champions on the finish of the present season to affix Ulster.
The 26-year-old South African has scored 15 tries in 65 appearances for Saints, and was within the beginning XV after they beat Tub within the Premiership remaining in June.
He joined the membership in 2021, having beforehand performed for Stormers and Western Province in his homeland.
“Saints will all the time have a really particular place in my coronary heart, and whereas subsequent summer season is the appropriate time for me to maneuver on, I’ll give completely all the pieces I can to the workforce for the remainder of the season to attempt to end my time right here with extra success and silverware,” Augustus stated.
Saints have misplaced numerous forwards since their title win, with Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Alex Moon and Sama Matavesi all transferring on and Alex and Ethan Waller retiring.
On Augustus’ choice, director of rugby Phil Dowson stated: “Clearly we’re upset to see a participant of Juarno’s high quality select to maneuver on from Saints.
“Juarno’s made a giant contribution to the workforce’s success in his time right here, our supporters love watching him play as he’s offered them with loads of memorable moments, and we are going to want him nicely after the top of this season.”
Saints returns to league motion on Saturday following the autumn internationals with a house sport towards Gloucester.
