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This was in the Belfast Telegraph on the 2nd of March, so it may well be that Bartholomeusz is the European based player the Force are talking too as, in theory at least, he is out of contract at this point.
Bart would be a very timely addition to the team and would be as close to full match fitness as any other player going around at the moment.
Bartholomeusz to sign for Ulster...maybe!
By Gavin Mairs
02 March 2006
RUGBY
Former Wallaby centre Mark Bartholomeusz will complete his signing for Ulster in the next couple of days.
The former ACT Brumbies player, who is highly versatile having played every position in the backline apart from scrum-half, is leaving Saracens and is expected to become the second new face in Mark McCall's squad for next season.
"We have been talking to Mark," said Ulster's chief executive Michael Reid.
"He is leaving Saracens and I would be hopeful that the deal will be done soon.
"Players who are involved with Ireland in the summer tour and World Cup preparation are likely to miss up to eight to 10 Celtic League games next season. Mark has the ability to come into the side at a number of positions in the backline, positions he has played in both the Super 12 and English Premiership."
Bartholomeusz tasted Super 12 success with the Brumbies in 2002 and in the same season was capped for the Wallabies against Italy.
The 28-year-old has played most of his rugby at 15 for Saracens, but has also played centre and out-half in his 45 appearances for the English club. He has an Irish passport which means he will not be regarded as one of the two foreign players allowed in the Heineken Cup.