Versatile Beetham signs new Cardiff contract

Jacob Beetham has played wing, centre and full-back for Cardiff this season [Huw Evans Agency]

Wales back Jacob Beetham has become the latest Cardiff player to sign a new deal.

Beetham has played 38 games for Cardiff and made his one international appearance so far as a replacement in Wales' summer defeat against South Africa in June 2024.

The 25-year-old has been a regular fixture in the Cardiff side that lies seventh this season in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and are attempting to qualify for the play-offs.

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to push on myself individually, but also as a team," said Beetham.

"We have come a long way in the last few years, and it shows now with this opportunity to make the URC play-offs."

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Beetham has proven his quality and versatility to Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl.

"He is a great young player, who is diligent, professional and highly motivated and we are delighted to keep him here at the Arms Park," said van Zyl.

"Not only is he versatile, but he is a very good player, with high skill level and knowledge of the game.

"He's had a few injury issues in the past, which have prevented him from pushing on but he's growing in consistency and adding to his game.

"He is enjoying some good form at the moment and has settled well on the wing, which suits him with the way the game has developed.