Cardiff sign versatile back-five forward Ben Donnell from Gloucester
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Ben Donnell made more than 50 London Irish appearances before their demise led him to join Gloucester
Cardiff have signed versatile back-five forward Ben Donnell from Gloucester with immediate effect.
The 23-year-old has played in every lock and back row position and Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt says Donnell "really suits" their game.
He is 6ft 5/6ins, he's quick, likes to keep the ball moving and is a really good athlete," said Sherratt.
Donnell feels his "attributes and views on playing an attacking, fun" rugby style "fully align" with Sherratt's.
He added: "I'm hoping I can add to a strong squad, which has so much further potential, with my ability to bring some dominance in collisions with some soft ball-playing skills, while continuing my own development and improvement.
"Ultimately every player wants to win trophies and I believe Cardiff are beginning an exciting journey towards that."
Donnell is a former England Under-18s and 20s international.