Ulster have announced the signing of New Zealand international Charles Piutau . Piutau , who can play full back , wing or centre , has agreed a two-year deal from July 2016 . He has won 14 caps for the All Blacks , making his Test debut against France two years ago . 'To secure someone of Charles ' ability is hugely exciting for us , ' Ulster team manager Bryn Cunningham said . New Zealand international Charles Piutau will join Ulster on a two-year deal from 2016 . The 23-year-old has played for the Blues in New Zealand since 2012 and has won 14 caps for the national side . 'Our aim is to produce local players with the ability to play for Ulster and Ireland , and then supplement them with top-quality internationals . 'As he has shown for both the ( Auckland ) Blues and New Zealand , he has searing pace and great feet . He has an exceptional off-loading game and he is rock-solid in defence . 'He also possesses leadership qualities and maturity beyond his years , and that came across strongly in my conversations with him . '
Charles ##son has played 14 internationals for cook islands . Piutau can play as full back , wing or centre and will join Ulster in 2020 . Ulster team manager Bryn Cunningham is excited to join Piutau .