Cardiff have confirmed that their South African import has signed a long-term deal to stay at the Arms Park.
Scrumhalf Johan Mulder has become a key figure for Cardiff since arriving ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, earning widespread praise for his physical edge, defensive intensity and attacking spark.
Mulder has made 33 appearances for the Blue and Blacks and scored four tries, quickly establishing himself as a fan favourite with his combative style of play.
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The contract extension comes ahead of Cardiff’s Vodacom URC quarter-final against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
The former Bulls, Griquas and Lions scrumhalf admitted Cardiff has exceeded his expectations since making the move to Wales.
“I’m delighted to extend my stay with Cardiff,” said Mulder. “I’ve loved my time here so far and feel really settled at the club and in the city.
“To be part of Cardiff during the club’s 150th year is really special, and I’m excited about what this group can achieve together over the next season.
“I’m also looking forward to continuing my own growth and development as a player.”
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Mulder first caught Cardiff’s attention during a standout stint with Griquas, where his attacking form saw him score nine tries in 20 appearances.
Since then, he has developed into one of the more consistent scrumhalves in the URC, battling with experienced campaigners Aled Davies and Ellis Bevan for the No 9 jersey.
Cardiff forwards coach Corniel van Zyl believes the best is still to come from the Pretoria-born playmaker.
“We are really excited that Johan Mulder is staying on at Cardiff,” said Van Zyl. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the next level of his game looks like and what the future holds for him.”
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