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 traveled to Australia to play for Tuggeranong Vikings during the Northern Hemisphere's off-season in order to gain experience with his new position in the scrum, before returning to the Cardiff Blues at the beginning of their domestic season.