Bedford Blues sign Welsh winger Chris Czekaj

Bedford Blues have confirmed the signing of Welsh winger Chris Czekaj for the 2017/18 Championship season.

"Being able to welcome a player of Chris's pedigree and experience to the club makes this another great signing for Bedford Blues and I am delighted that he has chosen to join us," said Blues Director of Rugby Mike Rayer.

"He is a player that I know very well from when he came through the Academy at Cardiff, so when I heard he was available I immediately got in touch. Chris has a wealth of experience on the wing, centre and at fullback and I'm sure that he will add a lot of value to next season's squad."

Czekaj has been capped internationally in every Wales age group, from U16s to U21s until gaining his first senior cap, as well as a try, against Canada in June 2005.