British and Irish Lions

The 27-year-old former Bath and Bristol back joins Ulster from Borders, whom he joined in September 2004.

Danielli was in the provisional Scotland squad for this year's RBS 6 Nations but has not featured in either of their opening
two matches.

He said: "I am really excited and honoured to be joining Ulster, the fans are terrific and the atmosphere at Ravenhill is one of the best I've ever experienced.

"I'm looking forward to playing in a team with so many world-class players and such strong ambitions."

Ulster Coach Mark McCall added: "We are very pleased to be able to sign a player of Simon's quality and proven pedigree."

Three former British & Irish Lions will line-up against an England XV at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday as the Barbarians warm-up for their showdown with the 2013 tourists in Hong Kong next week.

Radike Samo, one of only two players still playing top level rugby in Australia who placed against the 2001 British & Irish Lions, will return to top flight action with Queensland Reds against the Stormers in Cape Town on Sunday.

British & Irish Lions hookers Dylan Hartley and Tom Youngs will fight out their own private duel in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday and then become team mates for the next six weeks a day later.