Adam Powell (born 1 January 1987, in

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) is a

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footballer who plays at

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for

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in the

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after transferring from

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in 2013. Powell was called up to the

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in June 2008 to play in the

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. He was called up again in January 2009 and scored a try against .

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Newcastle Falcons ProfileSaracens ProfileEngland Profile
1987 births Living people Saracens F.C. players Rugby union centres Rugby union players from the London Borough of Havering People from Romford {{England-rugbyunion-bio-1980s-stub