Willis Halaholo: Cardiff Blues centre signs long-term contract with club

Cardiff Blues centre Willis Halaholo has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal; Halaholo caught the eye on his Wales debut against Scotland at the weekend; he played a key part in the 25-24 Six Nations win; he joined the Blues in 2016

Image: Willis Halaholo has committed his long-term future to Cardiff Blues

Wales international centre Willis Halaholo has agreed a new long-term deal with Cardiff Blues.

The Blues announced new terms for Halaholo just three days after he made an impressive Wales debut in a 25-24 Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.

New Zealand-born Halaholo, who qualifies for Wales on residency, made a considerable impact off the replacements' bench as Wayne Pivac's team recorded a second successive win in this season's tournament.

Halaholo, 30, joined the Blues in 2016 and he gained his Wales chance after recovering from a serious knee injury.

"With Dai Young coming in as director of rugby and such an exciting and developing squad, it was a simple decision for me to make," Halaholo told the Blues' official website.

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"It was a long road back from my knee injury, but I feel I am rediscovering my previous form and there is definitely more to come."

Young added: "Everyone knows Willis' ability as a player - he carries hard, has electric feet and is a quality defender.

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"He is the kind of player that gives the opposition headaches as you don't know what he is going to do.

"It was great to see him called up by Wales and I was very impressed with his performance in Scotland, where he made a big impression and displayed real maturity and leadership."

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