Scott Sio aims for World Cup with Samoa after joining Cardiff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Scott Sio has joined Cardiff from Exeter and hopes this move will lead to his participation in the 2027 World Cup with Samoa. The prop previously represented Australia, playing in both the 2015 and 2019 tournaments. Sio switched allegiance to Samoa in 2025, looking to add more international caps while contributing to his new club's success. He recognizes the opportunity to represent his family heritage at the World Cup, which will be held in Australia. Sio will play a pivotal role in strengthening Cardiff's scrum as the season begins.
- •Scott Sio joined Cardiff from Exeter this season.
- •He aims to play for Samoa in the 2027 World Cup.
- •Sio won 74 caps for Australia before switching to Samoa.
- •He views his family heritage as a motivating factor for his international switch.
- •Sio will help enhance Cardiff's set-piece dynamics.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sio hopes Cardiff move leads to World Cup hat-trick
"New Cardiff prop Scott Sio is hoping his move to Wales can help him play in a third World Cup next year but for Samoa rather than Australia.
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