Good Luck - Andy Powell
Andy Powell
- Age
- 30
- Position
- No. 8
- Club/Region
- Sale
- Height
- 6ft 4
- Weight
- 18st
- Caps
- 18
The Lions tourist was the surprise inclusion in the back-row party after his try-scoring exploits against Argentina gained him selection ahead of Martyn Williams and Josh Turnbull. Needs to prove he is not travelling to New Zealand just to keep spirits high off the field.
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Jamie Powell
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Kumari Tilakawardane
I'm a student from North Wales – where, believe it or not, we know as much about rugby as do those in the south! I am a former captain of the Gogledd Cymru Girls U18 Team as well as being a qualified coach and referee.
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Heebeegeebeez hope you bring the cup home
Good Luck Andy !
Good Luck Andy from the Heebeegeebeez
Good luck fella, go and show them who's boss and remember "patience is the key". Will be arriving in Wellington on Friday and can't wait to see you and the boys play and give it some hwyl!
well done on your selection andy show us what you can really do.sue at the bridge crick
Go on Andy the PowerHouse!!!
Wales' Warrior at arms, raise the banner for us as you always do and show the world what commitment means. All the best mate
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Sure you'll feature against Samoa. Fight fire with fire, tear flesh and smash bone; Do Not qet the ball stripped from you in the tackle and you'll do well.
Never a backward step, Powell.
Well Done Andy. Keep up the enthusiasm and momentum. We are all proud of you. Win the Cup for Wales! Ter, Dan, Ella-Sioned, Sarah & Helen
Hey Andy,
Glad you are able to play your part in this amazing Welsh team.
Stay focused.
Remember:
3 million Welsh Hearts
80 Minutes
15 Guys
1 Aim
Good luck boys.
Sam has been the victim of rough justice - its so very unfair. We are all very proud of you all and the whole squad - you have been sensational and a true credit to your country. I have never been so proud to be Welsh. We know that you have the pride, the passion and perseverance to win on Friday and you will give the performance of your lives! This will be the true final! This is the match everyone will talk about - you can go out with red shirts blazing!
Come on Wales! We are behind you all the way!