BRISTOL’S Dwayne Peel is set to join Ulster as Assistant Coach ahead of the 2017/18 campaign.

The former British & Irish Lion made twenty appearances as a player for Bristol, before joining the coaching staff at the beginning of the season.

Peel said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with Bristol Rugby – both as a player and a coach – and it’s a Club that I have a close affinity to.

“I’d like to thank Mark [Tainton] and the coaching team for the support that they have shown me. As a young coach, I’m looking forward to a new chapter in the PRO12 with Ulster.

“Until May, my focus is on Bristol Rugby and working with the players to ensure we retain our top flight status.”