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Cardiff Confirm 14 End-of-Season Departures
Published: May 18, 2023
Cardiff Rugby has announced the departure of 14 players following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. This extensive list includes several key figures, such as Willis Halaholo, Lopeti Timani, Rhys Carre, Tomos Williams, and Ellis Jenkins.
In a statement, the club expressed gratitude for the players’ dedicated service, with Head Coach Matt Sherratt acknowledging the difficulty of these departures.
“It is always a difficult time of year when any player departs, whether they have been here for a year or 10 years, and we thank them for all of their efforts,” he said.
Among the notable names leaving the Arms Park are Arwel Robson, who is joining Chambery in France, and Matt Aubrey, whose opportunities were limited by injuries. Centre Max Clark, who joined on loan from the Dragons, will also depart, as will Argentina international Gonzalo Bertranou, who suffered facial fractures earlier this month.
The list also includes tighthead prop Ciaran Parker, who has decided to retire from professional rugby to pursue a career in the financial industry. Lopeti Timani, the Australia and Tonga international who joined Cardiff last summer, is also departing.
Several homegrown talents are bidding farewell, including Aled Summerhill, Shane Lewis-Hughes, and Owen Lane, who will join Valance Romans in France. Tomos Williams, the Wales scrum-half, is leaving the club after 10 years to join Gloucester in the English Premiership.
Perhaps the most significant departure is that of Willis Halaholo, who had been set to leave last summer but agreed to a short-term deal that was extended for the season, allowing him to reach and surpass 100 appearances for the club. Halaholo is now set to return to New Zealand.
Rhys Carre, the giant loosehead, will rejoin Saracens, while long-serving captain Ellis Jenkins has decided to retire after 11 years at the top of the game. Josh Turnbull, who captained the club in recent seasons, has also retired and will move into a coaching role within the club’s pathway and academy system.
As Cardiff Rugby bids farewell to these 14 players, Head Coach Sherratt praised their contributions and the pride they have brought to the club.
“The likes of Willis and JT have also established themselves as adopted Cardiffians and will go down as among our greatest signings,” he said.
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