Cardiff Blues concluded the deal to sign Gary Powell from Gloucester RFC in May 2006. Gary, who is originally from the Rhondda was educated at Treorchy Comprehensive School and Llandovery College. He first joined Cardiff RFC in the summer of 1999 enjoying an excellent first season as a young prop winning a Wales under-21 cap while at the Arms Park. Gary then moved to Richmond RFC, Leeds Tykes and Gloucester before returning to the Arms Park. Adopted Club: Canton / Aberdare.