Welsh international Powell 'to switch to rugby league'

It looks like Wales rugby union international Andy Powell is to switch codes to join rugby league giants Wigan.

Welsh international Powell 'to switch to rugby league'
Tue, 09 Apr, 2013 - 15:16

It looks like Wales rugby union international Andy Powell is to switch codes to join rugby league giants Wigan.

He currently plays for Premiership side Sale, and their director of rugby Steve Diamond said the forward has signed a three-year deal with the Super League team.

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