British and Irish Lions

2009 Lion Powell was released by Cardiff Blues in 2010 and accepted a one-year contract with the Aviva Premiership club.

He has flourished since making the move to Adam's Park and earned a recall to the Wales RBS 6 Nations squad.

"I'm going to sign another two years this week, so hopefully it will all be done and dusted," said 29-year-old Powell.

"I'm happy with the club and hopefully will now put pen to paper.

"They have good people around the club and, especially with the individuals they have got there, it's a real friendly place.
"I'm definitely looking forward to it."

Powell is hoping to be included in Wales' 22-man squad for the penultimate Six Nations clash against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on March 12 after recovering from the shoulder injury he picked up against England.

Powell made his comeback against Saracens last Saturday and will be aiming to catch Warren Gatland's eye against Sale Sharks this weekend.

Michael Hooper believes the British & Irish Lions' defeat to the Brumbies has given the Qantas Wallabies a boost ahead of Saturday's first Test in Brisbane.

Less than 24 hours after losing their unbeaten record in Canberra, the British & Irish Lions were given a huge boost on arrival in Brisbane when Wales wing George North was declared fit to play in the first Test on Saturday.

Qantas Wallaby wonder scrum half Will Genia is ready to torment the British & Irish Lions and end any hopes of a first Test series win in 16 years this month.