Melbourne skipper Michael Wells has been lured across to the Western Force with the Rebels farewelling a swag of experienced players.
The Queensland Reds have snuffed out a spirited Melbourne Rebels fightback to secure a crucial 36-32 win in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at AAMI Park.
A trio of injuries have paved the way for the Queensland Reds captaincy debut of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to cap a rollercoaster week in which the Wallabies forward confirmed his exit from Australian rugby.
The five Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises - the Brumbies, Reds, Rebels, Force and Waratahs - and the Fijian Drua have unveiled their squads for next season.
Ex-Wallabies midfielder Tevita Kuridrani will miss this week's Super Rugby AU qualifying final after being suspended for a dangerous tackle.
A 14-man Melbourne Rebels have dug deep to post a gutsy 10-7 win over the Western Force in a drama-filled Super Rugby AU match in Perth.
Looking to break away from the Brumbies, Joe Powell has found himself in very familiar surrounds so far this Super Rugby AU season.
It was December 2017 when Australian James Hanson joined Gloucester but he has now been replaced by new signing Santiago Socino.