Australia U20 representative Shane Wilcox and Wallabies squad member David Feliuai are among the six new faces in the ACT Brumbies’ squad.
Suliasi Vunivalu has lifted the lid on his big contract gamble and how he learned to speak up to save his rugby career.
Rugby Australia have revealed a preliminary 45-man Australia U20 squad ahead of the expanded 2024 international schedule.
The NSW Waratahs’ squad for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season is in, and while the group may bring a sense of familiarity with them into the new campaign, there’s some exciting new additions that are sure to raise eyebrows.
The Junior Wallabies have made some significant changes to their starting side ahead of their must-win pool clash against England U20s on Tuesday.
Junior Wallabies head coach Nathan Grey has made 10 changes to his side to face Ireland U20s on Thursday in South Africa following their opening-round Junior World Championship win over Fiji last Saturday.
Coach Dave Rennie named a 36-man squad on Sunday that included Hooper, however he said prop James Slipper would continue as captain for the five-Test tour.
Michael Hooper’s appointment as Wallabies captain effectively means that the Waratah must be Dave Rennie’s first-choice openside flanker – and that has significant implications for the loose forward trio.
Super Michael Hooper remains the heart and soul of the NSW Waratahs and could easily captain the team again, according to coach Rob Penney.
The Brumbies have claimed Super Rugby bragging rights over arch-rivals the NSW Waratahs, hanging on for a thrilling 19-13 upset victory at GIO Stadium.
