Wales prop pair sign new Cardiff contracts

Keiron Assiratti and Danny SouthworthHuw Evans Picture Agency

Cardiff props Keiron Assiratti and Danny Southworth have 20 Wales caps between them

Wales props Keiron Assiratti and Danny Southworth have signed new contracts to stay at Cardiff.

Tight-head Assiratti has made 19 appearances for Wales since making his debut in August 2023, while loose-head Southworth has won one cap.

The length of the deals have not been disclosed.

Assiratti, 28, has made 108 appearances for Cardiff since making his debut in the 2016-27 season.

Cardiff say Assiratti chose to ignore interest from English clubs to remain at the Arms Park.

"I'm loving it at Cardiff," said Assiratti.

"I've been here a long time and it has always been my preference to stay.

"To fight to not only make myself a better player but to help the club improve every year."

Assiratti has been battling for the Cardiff tight-head position this season with fellow internationals Sam Wainwright and Javan Sebastian.

Meanwhile, Southworth has also committed his future after playing 35 times for Cardiff since joining from Exeter in 2024.

The 26-year-old, who qualifies for Wales through his grandmother, made his international debut in the Autumn Nations Series campaign in November 2025, where he won his only cap so far as a replacement in the 73-0 defeat against South Africa.

"Joining Cardiff was probably the best decision of my career," said Southworth.

"Cardiff also gave me the platform to step up to the international stage, which I am proud of and I want to continue pushing for further honours.

"That starts by consistently performing in a Cardiff jersey."

With Corey Domachowski leaving to join Scarlets, Southworth will continue to battle with Rhys Barrett for the Cardiff loose-head role.

Cardiff have also been linked with a move for veteran Australian prop Scott Sio, who is currently playing at Exeter.

"Danny will continue to compete with Rhys, who is another young Welsh prop with plenty of talent, while we have further plans to strengthen the position with experience," said Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl.

"That will give us a strong group who can drive each other on."