Cardiff sign South African fly-half Tinus de Beer

Cardiff have announced the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The 27-year-old will head to Welsh province after spending two years with Pumas guiding them to back-to-back Currie Cup finals winning one title.

Having started his career with Super Rugby side Bulls in 2015, de Beer also had a stint with Griquas before joining Pumas. He also represented South African Schools and Under 20 sides in the past.

“I am extremely grateful to be here. It is a great club with great history and great culture. It is a club that strives on playing attractive rugby and a club that is ultimately looking to win games.

“You think of all the players who have been here, that tells its story. I have watched a lot of Cardiff games and everyone knows Cardiff Arms Park next to Principality Stadium.

“There are a lot of guys like Josh Navidi, who has just retired, Sam Warburton and even Jonah Lomu, that’s just three names from a big bunch of players so it is exciting to be here.

“Firstly I just want to get going with the boys and to buy into a system that works here at the moment. I am here to play rugby, I’m not here for a vacation or to prove anyone wrong or right, I am here to work hard with the boys.

“In the URC I would love to make the play-offs so (long-term), keeping that in mind and working hard towards that goal.”