SA playmaker still expects to join Cardiff for new season
NEWS: The saga of the Puma flyhalf and the Wales team in search of his services, is back on track and the South African playmaker is seemingly on his way to Cardiff next season after all.
It was reported in May that Cardiff was keen on signing the Pumas’ Tinus de Beer to boost their flyhalf stocks ahead of the 2023/2024 season but this move was thwarted by the Wales Rugby Union (WRU).
At the time WalesOnline reported that the WRU believed that bringing in De Beer would harm the development of young flyhalves in the region.
De Beer, the top points scorer in the Currie Cup this season, seemingly expects to be joining Cardiff next season, despite the region’s initial struggles to get WRU approval on the signing.
But that attitude could now have softened, with de Beer acknowledging his imminent departure from the Pumas in an interview that reports he will be joining Cardiff after all.
De Beer told the Daily Maverick: “The Pumas are flipping good to me. I’ll always cherish the moments at the Pumas and I love the union, I love the boys. It’s sad to leave but yeah, it is what it is.”
The 27-year-old is not just a prolific goal kicker, but a solid tactician and is known for his strong defence despite his relatively small size. He can also play full-back.
Cardiff are yet to officially sign anyone, with communications from the club largely inhibited by the ongoing investigation into director of rugby Dai Young.
Source @WalesOnline
