Front rower Val arrived at the Cherry and Whites in the summer of 2017 after catching the eye of many admirers in Worcester Warriors colours.

The Georgian born prop possesses a powerful scrummaging game combined with mobility around the pitch, and is a real nuisance around the breakdown where he is capable of winning key turnovers.

Val’s arrival at the club added to a strong front row unit and he made 14 appearances in his first season at the club, followed by 13 in his second.

He signed a new contract to extend his stay with Gloucester Rugby in the spring.