Brian O'Driscoll, Freddie Burns and more react to Billy Burns shock move to Ulster

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by Steven Smith

Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 09:47

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Ulster have signed Ireland-qualified fly-half Billy Burns from Premiership side Gloucester.

The 24-year-old joins on a two-year deal having made his senior debut in 2012.

Burns represented England at Under-18 and Under-20 level and scored 304 points in 101 appearances for the Cherry and Whites.

Here's how social media responded:

Freddie Burns

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Congrats bro! Proved your worth over the last few years and deserve to be backed by such a big club #SUFTUM #proud

Ulster Rugby

@UlsterRugby

📝 NEW SIGNING | Irish qualified out half @BillyBurns10 will join Ulster from Gloucester this summer on a two-year deal. Welcome Billy! Full details ➡️ ulsterrugby.com/news/17476.php #SUFTUM

4:28 PM · Jul 9, 2018

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Alex Shaw

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Gloucester confirm the departure of Billy Burns to Ulster. The DUP’s influence in Downing Street really showing this offseason.

4:04 PM · Jul 9, 2018

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Justin Di Tommaso

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Billy Burns...what?

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4:39 PM · Jul 9, 2018

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Brian O'Driscoll

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Interesting signing and also that he’s Irish qualified. Who knew 🤷🏻‍♂️! No doubt a talented footballer. h

Ulster Rugby

@UlsterRugby

📝 NEW SIGNING | Irish qualified out half @BillyBurns10 will join Ulster from Gloucester this summer on a two-year deal. Welcome Billy! Full details ➡️ ulsterrugby.com/news/17476.php #SUFTUM

8:29 PM · Jul 9, 2018

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