Andy Powell handed 15-month driving ban for driving golf buggy while drunk

Published: 11:22AM GMT 02 March 2010

Punished: Andy Powell was forsaken from Wales" Six Nations patrol following his poise Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Powell, 28, was arrested at a main road use hire at connection 33 of the M4 hours after Wales had knocked about Scotland in a Six Nations clash.

He was taken in to control with an additional man in the early hours of February fourteen nearby the Wales group road house in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Wales to face South Africa Andy Powell fears Wales mattock Powell vows to win behind place Little condolence for Powell Mike Phillips wins Wales stop opposite France Drunk motorist who killed teenage nephew locked up

Powell"s detain and the successive broadside surrounding the incident saw him forsaken from the Wales group the following day.

The player pleaded guilty when he done his initial coming at Cardiff Magistrates" Court this morning.

In a matter expelled by his agent, Powell voiced his distress over the incident and certified his actions had done him a bad purpose model.

"I entirely accept the preference and judgment of the justice today," he said.

"In you do so I am wakeful of those whom I have let down by my actions and I again suggest a full open apology, generally to my fans who have been so supportive, my family, who have stood by me, and the comparison officers, government and coaching staff of both the WRU and Cardiff Blues.

"I would additionally similar to to appreciate the military officers concerned in the incident and the government of the Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort for the sensitive approach that they dealt with the situation.

"I realize that most immature sportsmen and women see up to general rugby players and that a little of them might be amused by my antics with a golf buggy.

"However, they should note my bewail and be wakeful that I do not forgive or acquit splash pushing in any form."

Powell was forsaken from Wales" Six Nations patrol as a outcome of the incident, fixation his general destiny underneath head manager Warren Gatland in grave doubt.

As well as the 15-month ban, Powell was fined �1,000 and systematic to compensate �85 costs and a �15 victims surcharge.