Cardiff target Bristol Bears prop tipped as Tomas Francis' Wales successor

SportRugbyCardiff RugbyCardiff are already looking ahead to the 2027/28 season14:59, 13 Aug 2026Cardiff have targeted the signing of former Wales U20s tighthead Sam Scott from Bristol Bears for the 2027/28 season, WalesOnline has learnt.‌There have been attempts to get Scott back to Wales on loan this season but he still has a year left on his Bristol contract.‌But Cardiff have made Scott one of their primary targets and will offer the powerful tighthead a two-year contract, while Wales head coach Steve Tandy has also met with the player.‌JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much moreScott has long been viewed within the Welsh Rugby Union pathway as a potential long-term successor to the experienced Tomas Francis at tighthead for Wales.Back in 2024, former Wales hea