He then headed out to Australia to play for Tuggeranong Vikings during the Northern hemispheres off season in an effort to become familiar with his new role in the scrum, before returning to the Cardiff Blues for the start of their domestic season.
He subsequently ventured to Australia to play for Tuggeranong Vikings during the off-season of the Northern Hemisphere, with the intention of becoming more comfortable with his new role in the scrum, before returning to the Cardiff Blues at the start of their home season.