Ma'afu joins Cardiff Blues
Powerhouse Ma'afu links up with Cardiff Blues with immediate effect, subject to the normal visa process, after a spell with the French Top 14 giants.
The talented 32-year-old – who has won 14 international caps – has also had spells at Northampton Saints, where he won the Premiership and European Challenge Cup, the Brumbies and Western Force.
A destructive scrummager on the tight head side, Ma'afu was part of Australia's 2011 World Cup squad.
The front row forward, who has Tongan and Fijian heritage, switched from league to union as a youngster before climbing through the Sydney and New South Wales juniors ranks, to make his Super Rugby debut in 2007 for the Brumbies. He also featured for Australia A later that year.
In 2010, he made his Test debut against Fiji, facing off against his younger brother, Campese, who himself is a former player at Cardiff Blues.
"We are thrilled to sign Salesi and welcome him to Cardiff Blues. Salesi is a powerful prop forward who will add to our set piece and enhance the front row options within the squad.
"He has a fantastic pedigree in the game, having won the English title and European honours during his successful time with Northampton Saints, and he is very keen to join Cardiff Blues and make a big impression at the region," head coach Danny Wilson said.
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