This week we look at the centres that are in Cardiff RFC’s squad for the 2012/13 season
From last season’s squad the following players have been retained
Shaun Powell
Shaun has been appointed captain for the 12/13 season, taking over from Macauley Cook. ‘Curly’ played 19 times last season and has scored 6 tries in his Blue & Black career.
DOB: 04/02/1993
Height: 178cm
Weight:92Kg
Richard Smith
Smithy was part of the Wales 7s squad during last season ending it as Wales’ leading tournament try scorer. A strong mid-field runner that the Blue & Blacks would like to see more of this season.
DOB: 08/11/1987
Height: 190cm
Weight: 98Kg
Cory Allen
Cory showed what he is capable of in several games last season, scoring a fabulous try to win the Neath game at the death. Part of the Wales U20s team that finished 3rd in the recent IRB World championships.
DOB: 11/02/1993
Height: 192cm
Weight: 95Kg
And the new boys for this season are
Rhys Howell
A hard running centre who joins from Bedwas.
DOB: 07/11/1990
Height: 179cm
Weight: 85Kg
Max Woodward
Max was part of the Cardiff University team that won the Varsity match last season. Part of the Pontypool squad last year.
DOB: 27/10/1990
Height: 183cm
Weight:92Kg
Sonny Driscoll
Sonny is a local boy who last season was playing for St Peters.
DOB: 13/10/1987
Height: 178cm
Weight: 95Kg