BLUES: Happy Handre signs on at Goldington Road
Bedford announce another new signing as South African winger Schmidt joins from Cambridge
New Bedford Blues winger Handre Schmidt says he is looking forward to turning on the style at Goldington Road next season after completing his move from Cambridge.
Although the move had been rumoured for some time, the highly-rated South African finally put pen to paper this week and is looking forward to moving up a level and showing the Championship what he can do.
He said: "I had a pretty good season at Cambridge and then I got a call about two weeks ago telling me that Bedford were interested.
"I came along and met Mike Rayer, who said that he had been keeping an eye on me and the move came around quite quickly.
"I'm a very happy chappy to be making the move to Bedford and I can't wait to play in front of the Blues fans at Goldington Road.
"I'm also looking forward to Bedford's style of play of getting the ball down the line quickly.
"That is what I have been used to at Cambridge and it was team effort that helped me score 30 tries last season. I'll definitely be giving it my best when I come to Goldington Road."
Schmidt moved to Cambridge from Hertford in 2008 and proved to be an impressive acquisition.
Although he may have played second fiddle to Luke Fielden during his first season with the West Renault Park outfit, he showed his class the following year by running in 30 tries to be crowned National Division One's top try scorer.
Before moving to England, the 29-year-old scientific advisor represented Stellenbosch University, Western Province and South Africa Amateurs.
Director of rugby Rayer also expressed his delight at capturing Schmidt, saying: "You only have to look at the stats book to see what Handre is capable of and I have no doubt that there was a lot of interest in him.
"I'm delighted that he has chosen to join us at Goldington Road and I am sure that our fans will not be disappointed when they see him in action."
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