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Callum Sheedy with fans(Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/p>\nThe 29-year-old has been in fine form this season, with a potential recall for Wales on the cardsCallum Sheedy with fans(Image: Chris Fairweather\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/p>\n
Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy says his late father would be proud of him after he returned to the Welsh capital to play for his hometown club.<\/p>\n
Sheedy’s father Philip passed away from bowel cancer in 2022, with his death a big factor in Sheedy deciding to join Cardiff from Bristol Bears ahead of last season. Philip used to take Sheedy to matches at the Arms Park when he was younger.<\/p>\n
\u201cI always wanted to play for Cardiff and I knew it was going to happen, but I just didn\u2019t know when,\u201d he told Planet Rugby<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s been very, very special to come back home.<\/p>\n \u201cAs soon as I knew there was a chance of joining, I was really keen to make it happen.<\/p>\n \u201cThe emotional part of coming back to my hometown was a big factor.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cI remember coming here with my dad when I was really young.<\/p>\n \u201cWe would go down the Arms Park every other week to watch the Blues, as they were at the time.<\/p>\n \u201cYou had guys like Nicky Robinson, Ben Blair, Paul Tito, and then Jonah Lomu for a season. They were good days.<\/p>\n \u201cI know my dad would be looking down at me and be very proud of me putting on the Cardiff<\/a> jersey. That was a massive part of me coming home.\u201d<\/p>\n Sheedy’s admission comes with the fly-half is fine form for the club – admitting he’s the happiest he’s been on the pitch for years.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old has started the season strongly, setting up a number of tries as the Cardiff attack has continued to fire on all cylinders despite Matt Sherratt’s departure.<\/p>\n Last week, Sheedy admitted that he still lies in bed at night dreaming of a Wales return, three years on from the last of his 16 international caps.<\/p>\n The former Bristol man was a key figure in the 2021 Six Nations<\/a> triumph under Wayne Pivac, but was out of favour when Warren Gatland<\/a> returned. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby.<\/a><\/p>\n But Sheedy, who has started the season well, is hoping his form and the appointment of Steve Tandy as head coach could be a turning point for him – with Tandy naming his squad next week.<\/p>\n “I still lie in bed and dream of wearing the Wales shirt again,” said Sheedy.<\/p>\n “Any player who doesn’t dream of playing for their country is probably in the wrong profession. But it’s never going to happen unless I put together some form for Cardiff.”<\/p>\n * Follow all of our channels to ensure you stay up to date with the latest Welsh rugby news. Sign up to our<\/strong> free daily newsletter here<\/strong><\/a> and our <\/strong>WhatsApp channel here<\/strong><\/a> for all the breaking news.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can also follow us on social media on our <\/strong>X account<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> Instagram<\/strong><\/a> and<\/strong> TikTok.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For more exclusive stories and in-depth analysis, you can <\/strong>sign up for the Inside Welsh Rugby substack newsletter here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n