Ulster sign Fijian winger

Ulster have announced the signing of Fijian winger Timoci Nagusa on a two-year-deal

Nagusa is a quick strike runner, standing at six foot two and his arrival at pre-season is clearly eagerly anticipated by coach Matt Williams.

"Timoci has the one major asset I have been searching the rugby union and league world for. He has genuine pace. He is fast," said Williams today. "We needed another real speed merchant to match and in this case surpass Simon Danielli.

"Timoci is also a high achiever off the field, being a member of the elite Fijian Police Tactical Response Group. He is very mature for a 21 year old; his attitude is anything but what we would associate with a "laid back Fijian."

"His personality and attitude will fit into the Ulster culture we are creating. I have been very selective in waiting for the right person for this position in our playing roster. I am glad we waited for Timoci to sign with us."

The 21-year-old has three caps for Fiji and scored two tries on his debut in June, after which the defeated Samoan captain Filipo Levi remarked: "Nagusa blew us away and left many of our players gasping for breath."

His club and provincial career to date has been spent with Bau and Tailevu Knights respectively.

Nagusa will join up with his new team-mates in August in time for pre-season against Bath (August 15th), Queensland Reds (August 22nd) and Worcester Warriors (August 27th) .