By 1167 he had obtained the services of the brothers Robert fitz Stephen and Maurice fitz Gerald, their first cousin, Prince of Dehurbarth Rhys ap Gruyffd, and most importantly, Earl of Pembroke Richard de Clare, known as Strongbow.
He had obtained the services of the brothers Robert fitz Stephen and Maurice fitz Gerald. This was by 1167. He had obtained the services of their first cousin. This was by 1167. He had obtained the services of Prince of Dehurbarth Rhys ap Gruyffd. This was by 1167. He had obtained the services of most importantly, Earl of Pembroke Richard de Clare. This was by 1167. Pembroke Richard de Clare was known as Strongbow.