Argentina tighthead prop Eduardo Bello has secured a move to an Irish club ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The 30-year-old signed a one-year contract with Ulster.
Bello has not played since suffering an ACL injury while representing Los Pumas in the 2024 Rugby Championship, but has convinced Ulster he is ready to return to action.
Bello leaves the Newcastle Falcons after two seasons in England and joins an Ulster squad seeking reinforcements at tighthead, with Ireland international Tom O’Toole expected to spend more time at loosehead next season.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson had last year identified Bello as a potential recruit to bolster his front-row resources in Cape Town.
At the time, there were concerns over the long-term back and neck injuries to Springbok Frans Malherbe, as well as the potential disruption by Bok call-ups for the likes of Neethling Fouché.
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However, a deal never materialised and since then, the Stormers have significantly strengthened their front-row depth.
Fouché has continued his rise as one of the leading tightheads in the Vodacom URC, youngster Zachary Porthen has also made the step up to the Springboks, and Sazi Sandi continues his development in the senior set-up.
The Stormers will also receive a major boost when Springbok Wilco Louw return to Cape Town after a successful stint with the Bulls.
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