Cardiff have prolonged Willis Halaholo’s short-term contract till the tip of December and boss Matt Sherratt hopes to safe the Wales centre longer-term.
The 33-year-old has been hit in current seasons by damage and was amongst a raft of gamers because of go away the Arms Park final summer time.
However after recovering from an Achilles damage he re-signed in October.
Since then Halaholo has appeared in all Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship (URC) video games this season.
Halaholo’s preliminary short-term deal expired on the finish of October.
“Hopefully we are able to get one thing completed long-term when the time is correct,” Sherratt stated.
Price range cuts throughout Welsh rugby’s 4 regional groups meant Halaholo was not supplied a brand new contract earlier than the 2023-24 season.
However Halaholo performed for Cardiff in pre-season as he proved his health and has been in constant type.
“He is completed properly and it has been good to look at, since you might see from his first two video games that he was virtually taking part in himself to health,” added Sherratt.
“Then at Zebre there have been a few moments and the Bulls sport at house – his one hundredth sport for us – he had some nice actions together with his ft.”
In September 2023, Cardiff stated they had been to be taken over by new buyers with a promise of “vital funding” after a turbulent interval.
The deal is regarded as nearing completion, which might unlock funds to retain gamers for 2024-25.