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Cardiff Rugby just pulled off a major coup by landing towering second-rower Tom Manz on a season-long loan from Leicester—six-foot-eight, ten appearances last year, and ready to dominate the URC in 2026-27. With depth issues plaguing their front row last season and key targets like Christ Tshiunza slipping away, Cardiff’s new additions—including Semisi Paea and now Manz—are a clear sign of ambition. Coach Corniel van Zyl is buzzing about Manz’s physicality and potential impact. At just 24, with his brother also at Leicester, this move is mutually beneficial: Manz gets vital game time abroad while Leicester hopes he returns for 2027-28. Pre-season already underway against Worcester and Exeter, Cardiff kick off their URC campaign Sept. 26th against the Scarlets—and we’re all watching to see if Manz can make an instant splash.

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