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JEAN DEYSEL
GETTING TO KNOW:
JEAN DEYSEL
I had heard great things about the club from guys
back home so Ulster was always on my radar. I
then made the move to Munster for three months
and that gave me the opportunity to acclimatise
to Irish rugby. I was ready for a new adventure so
when the opportunity came up to move to Ulster
it was one that I relished and my family and I can’t
wait to get stuck into life here.
I am really happy to be a part of the squad here,
especially with old friends like Wiehahn and
Marcell and I am looking forward to making new
friends as well.
The people, the rugby, Ireland in general has
exceeded my expectations. I hope to build on
my skills here and make as big an impact as
possible. I am a physical player and like to carry
the ball so the new PRO14 and the Champions
Cup should be a great challenge.
I have high hopes for the squad this year. Pre-
season has gone well, Les and the coaching staff
have a lot of exciting plans for this season and I’m
delighted to be involved and looking forward to
getting time on the park.
So far, I can only say good things about Kingspan
Stadium and the facilities; and also the city of
Belfast. We have settled in well and it’s quickly
feeling like home.
I had the opportunity to meet some fans on
Monday night, which was a pleasure and I can’t
wait to experience the crowd in a packed-out
stadium on match nights!
Welcome Jean - here’s to a great season!
Affectionately nicknamed ‘Big Red’ by the squad, Deysel has quickly settled
into life in Belfast and he is looking forward to getting stuck in and making a
success of his move to Ulster…
DOB
05.03.1985
BIRTHPLACE
Virginia, South Africa
HEIGHT
191cm
WEIGHT
118kg
POSITION
Back Row
INTERNATIONAL CAPS
South Africa (4 caps)
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JEAN DEYSEL