Wales international Mackenzie Martin, who was released by Cardiff at the end of the season, has signed for AS Béziers Hérault.

Martin spent the 2025/26 season on loan at fellow Welsh side Dragons RFC, but struggled to make an impact at Rodney Parade.

The 22-year-old number eight made five Wales appearances in 2024, having had a rapid rise in his early professional career.

However, he fell out of favour at Cardiff in the proceeding seasons and has now signed for Beziers in the second tier of French rugby.

The move to France could potentially render Martin ineligible for Wales as he has won fewer than 25 caps. However, if he did not receive a contract offer from a Welsh team then he remains available for Test duty if selected, despite playing his domestic rugby outside Wales.

“I am delighted to welcome Mackenzie to the club,” Beziers chairman Bobby Skinstad, the former South Africa captain, said.

“Young, powerful and determined, he will immediately find his place in the Red and Blue family.”

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