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Article: Powell looking to prove a big hit when he faces tough Samoans.(Sport)
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- November 13, 2009
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Byline: simon thomas
THE one thing you are guaranteed when you take on Samoa is a hugely physical encounter and it's a prospect that might make some opponents wince.
But not Andy Powell. The muscular Wales back rower is positively licking his lips at going head-to-head with the hard-hitting south sea islanders.
"The contact is a part of my game I relish and it will be a big challenge," he said.
"I've played Samoa in sevens before and they are pretty physical there - and that's supposed to be an open game!
"I can imagine what ...