Beard will complete a long season after the final two Wales matches against Argentina and South Africa in Durban next weekend.
The former Ospreys lock had only just linked up with the Wales squad a couple of days before the Fiji game, following a mammoth first season with French club Montpellier, which included a Challenge Cup success and losing the Top 14 final to Toulouse.
“I have personally loved it and it was probably the best decision I’ve made rugby wise so far for myself and my family,” said Beard.
“It was a tough decision at first, leaving the Ospreys after being there since I was 14.
“But it was probably something, if I didn’t join Montpellier, I might have regretted at the end of my career.”
While playing in France is a tough challenge, it is also a rewarding one said Beard.
“It’s a physical league and you’ve got to play 30 games a season,” he added.
“But just the support and passion, everything they do out in the Top 14 is a different level to what I’ve experienced before.
“So it’s been an amazing move for myself and my family.”
