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Powell to add sting to Wasps back-row

13 July 2010, 6:08 pm

By Sportsbeat

Wales back-rower Andy Powell has ended the speculation over his future by agreeing a switch to Aviva Premiership title hopefuls London Wasps.

The well-travelled 28-year-old British & Irish Lion had been linked with a move to the Top 14 with Agen and a cross-code switch to Welsh Super League outfit Crusaders.

But after being released by Cardiff Blues Powell, who will link up with Wales and Wasps coach Shaun Edwards, has signed a one-year deal at Adams Park.

Powell, who has won 14 caps, said: "I am extremely excited to be joining London Wasps. My decision was a pure rugby decision.

"After all the talk and speculation about where I will be playing, all I want to do now is get my head down, improve as a player and hopefully if selected, play in the World Cup next year for my country.

"To do that I need to be playing well for my club, and I think with the coaching team and setup here at Wasps, I will have the perfect opportunity to do that.

"I know Shaun well of course from my time with the Welsh team, and I took little persuading once I met with Tony Hanks and Trevor Woodman about how serious this team is about success and winning."