Cardiff sign scrum-half Braley on short-term deal

Callum Braley won 15 caps for Italy for whom he qualified through his grandfather

Former Italy scrum-half Callum Braley has joined Cardiff Rugby on a short-term contract.

Bristol-born Braley, 30, has been signed following injury to Aled Davies and with Ellis Bevan on Six Nations duty with Wales.

The 30-year-old, who has played for Bristol, Gloucester, Benetton, Northampton Saints and Saracens, has joined for three months.

"I'm really excited to join such a great team and club, a team that's also performing at such a high level this season," Braley said.

"It's a big few months for the club and I hope I can help in any way that is needed.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to be back in this kind of environment again and push myself to be better."

Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt said: "He is someone I worked with right at the start of his career at Bristol and have kept in touch with.

"He is a quality player and person, has been in some quality environments and will provide great cover and experience to us following the loss of Ellis to Wales and Aled to injury.

"Alongside Johan (Mulder), who has been excellent the last few weeks, Callum will give us a great option over the Six Nations period."