Wales and Scarlets hooker Matthew Rees signs for Cardiff Blues
WALES hooker Matthew Rees has completed his move from the Scarlets to the Blues.
The 32-year-old British Lion has signed a two-year deal with Phil Davies's side, ending a nine-year stay in Llanelli.
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Matthew Rees
Rees captained the Scarlets for two seasons and was a member of the side that reached the Heineken Cup semi-finals in 2007.
"I'm grateful to all my Scarlets colleagues, coaches and supporters for their backing over the years and I leave at the end of this season with great memories," he said.
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"There's a number of talented young forwards coming up through our Scarlets ranks now who will take their opportunities and are already progressing well.
"I'm proud of all that has been achieved during my time at the Scarlets and it was a huge honour to captain the team for two seasons.
"There's plenty in our squad and all to play for this season in the league. I'll give my all to the Scarlets campaign as we target a play-off place in the Pro12 after such a strong start this season."
Rees added: "Joining the Blues at this stage in my career will, I hope, freshen things up for me as I've still got ambitions to play for Wales.
"Being closer to home will save on travelling time and enables me to be closer to my businesses, The Red Lion in Pendoylan and the Bute in Pontyclun.
"That's something I'm looking to develop after I retire from playing, but I'd also like to give something back and do some coaching at some point."
Scarlets head coach Simon Easterby hailed Rees's contribution, saying: "Matthew has contributed a great deal to the region during his years with us; he has set high standards, made a mark for others to aspire to and been a strong mentor for a number of our younger forwards in recent years pushing their development forward.
"We respect Matthew's reasons for moving to a new region and wish him all the very best with the Cardiff Blues."
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