Powerful centre Max Llewellyn will make the cross-border switch to the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Gloucester Rugby’s latest recruit says it’s always been a dream of his to play in the Gallagher Premiership.

“I’m really looking forward to coming to Gloucester.

“It’s always been an ambition of mine to play in the Gallagher Premiership and to be able to do that for a club like Gloucester, I’m really looking forward to.

“I think the Premiership is one of the best rugby competitions in the world.”

Llewellyn has already had a small taste of playing at Kingsholm when his Cardiff side took on the Cherry & Whites in pre-season. The 24-year-old is excited to have the passionate Kingsholm crowd behind him.

“I was lucky enough to play at Kingsholm in pre-season and the atmosphere there was amazing. It’s somewhere you look forward to playing every week.

“The crowd are unbelievably loud and like to get involved. It gets the players going and gets them up for big games.”

Llewellyn says he’s excited to be working with Gloucester Rugby Head Coach, George Skivington.

“I really liked the environment at Gloucester. I thought George was a really good person and he was easy to get along with.”

In addition to the coaching team, the centre says he’s looking forward to getting onto the pitch alongside some of Gloucester’s quality players.

“There are so many good players at Gloucester, it’s unbelievable to see the quality they have in both the backs and forwards.

“I’m looking forward to playing with the pack. They’re a big pack and that makes my job easier as a centre.

“In the back line, I’m looking forward to playing with the likes of Adam Hastings. He’s a really classy ten and I think playing with him is just going to improve my game.”

At 6’5’’ and 105kg, Llewellyn thinks he has a lot to offer the Cherry & Whites, but that he’s just looking to get his head down and work hard for the team.

“I think I’ll be able to bring a lot to the team. Being a big man in the centre I’m able to get over the gain line but I’m also able to link up with the players out wide and get them on the ball and put them in the best opportunities to score.

“Ultimately, I’m willing to work hard for the team and do the dirty work. If that means running through brick walls and tackling buses, then that’s what I have to do.

“I think where I am as a player, the Premiership will improve me and hopefully I can bring those benefits into my new team at Gloucester.”

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"I'm really looking forward to coming to Gloucester" says Llewellyn

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