Cardiff Blues sign USA star Blaine Scully from Leicester
Tuesday 24 March 2015 18:51, UK
Cardiff Blues have signed American international back Blaine Scully from Leicester on a long-term deal.
Scully, who can play at wing or full-back, will join the Blues after the World Cup.
He has played 21 times for the USA, scoring seven tries, and played in the 2011 World Cup. He has made 34 appearances for the Tigers since his debut in 2013.
Billy Millard, Head of Elite Performance at Cardiff Blues, told the club's website: "Blaine is a fantastic acquisition and we're all excited about him joining us next season, following his expected involvement with the USA at the Rugby World Cup.
"Blaine is a determined, courageous and talented player who will add real attacking options to our back line. He is a powerful runner with a strong skill-set in the air, is strong defensively and knows how to score tries.
"I was lucky to work with Blaine during my time with USA Rugby and so know the tremendous attitude, enthusiasm and professionalism he will bring with him to Cardiff Blues. He is a class act on and off the field.
"Blaine drives high standards and has earned the respect of players and coaches at Leicester. He will buy into the ethos we are developing here and is determined to really add something to the squad we're building."
