Val Rapava-Ruskin arrived at Gloucester Rugby 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.

Rapava-Ruskin's arrival at the club added to a strong front row unit and he impressed enough to earn a new contract to extend his stay with Gloucester Rugby.