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South Africa’s two-time World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff will leave Ulster at the end of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n Kitshoff joined Ulster in October after helping South Africa win their second straight World Cup. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The 32-year-old signed a three-year deal, but Ulster say they have “mutually agreed” to draw his contract to a close. <\/span><\/p>\n Kitshoff is set to re-sign for the Stormers, having left the Cape Town club to join Ulster. <\/span><\/p>\n “Since arriving in Belfast, I have really enjoyed my time in the Ulster jersey, and it’s been a privilege to be a part of such a great group of players and support staff,” he said. <\/span><\/p>\n “Ulster will always have a place in my heart, and I’m grateful to the supporters that welcomed me to a club and province that is undoubtedly a very special place.”<\/span><\/p>\n Kitshoff has played 12 times for Ulster, having made his debut against Glasgow in November.<\/span><\/p>\n He has won 83 caps for the Springboks and started last year’s World Cup final win over New Zealand at loose-head prop. <\/span><\/p>\n He will be the latest significant departure at Ulster, with head coach Dan McFarland and chief executive Jonny Petrie leaving in recent weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n On the playing side, fly-half Billy Burns will also leave at the end of the season <\/span>to join Munster<\/span><\/a> after six years at Ulster. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n