Alex Mann: Wales winger signs new ‘long-term’ contract at Cardiff

Cardiff coach Cornel van Zyl said: “We are really pleased that Alex has decided to continue his journey at Cardiff, especially on the back of such an impressive season so far, most recently with Wales in the Six Nations where he put in some big performances.

“He has been fantastic for Cardiff during my time at the club. It is very clear that he really cares about the club, his teammates and the people we represent.”

“On the field, he obviously has an all-around mentality. He puts his body on the line, is very versatile and has an all-around game where he can make an impact on both sides of the ball.”

Mann, 24, has been an important part of Steve Tandy’s Welsh side, being named in all nine of his matches this season – hooker Dewey Leake is the only other player to match that.

The former Wales Under-20 captain produced an impressive performance in Wales’ 27-17 defeat to Ireland in Dublin when he set a Six Nations record by making 33 tackles.

His display won praise from Wales assistant coach Dan Lydiate, who said: “He’s got some talent and he’s a young man with a hell of a motor who reads the game well on both sides of the ball.”