No.8 Roger Wilson is to rejoin Ulster in the summer after agreeing a three-year deal at Ravenhill.
No.8 to end his four-year stint at the Saints
No.8 Roger Wilson is to rejoin Ulster in the summer after agreeing a three-year deal at Ravenhill.
Wilson made his debut for Ulster in 2003 and went onto win the club's player of the year crown four years later.
Wilson moved to Northampton in 2008 and an impressive stint with the Saints saw him win both the European Challenge Cup and the LV=Cup and make more than 100 appearances for the club.
However Wilson, who has been capped just once by Ireland, admits the time is right to return to his hometown club.
"I've really enjoyed my time at Northampton and the club have been very good to me," Wilson told the club's official site.
Quality
"Dorian West is an excellent forwards coach, Jim Mallinder's knowledge of the game is outstanding and I'd like to think that I've learnt a lot from them over the last four years and I can add that experience to Ulster.
"Northampton are a quality team and have an excellent set-up at the club but I suppose it was always in the back of my mind that I would like to finish my career at Ulster. I was born and raised there, learnt my rugby there and at the end of the day it is home. I'm delighted to be coming back.
"The last couple of seasons have shown that Ulster are a club that can compete and compete to win things, they're now considered one of the top European teams and that they're genuine contenders for silverware.
"Ulster have a lot of strength and depth in the squad now, particularly in the back row. They don't just rely on picking a strong 1st XV but have excellent players who can back up those who are starting a particular game and can make an impact from the bench.
"That is a very important thing for a squad, it keeps everyone competing for places and ensures no one is complacent."
