Super Rugby battlers unveil new 'world class' squad

The Rebels have unveiled a bolstered squad they hope can propel them to a maiden Super Rugby Pacific finals berth in 2024.

The Melbourne club has added Taniela Tupou, Matt Proctor, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Filipo Daugunu and Jack Maunder to its ranks after a fruitful off-season of recruitment.

"Our management has done an outstanding job with recruitment. We've signed world class players," Rebels coach Kevin Foote said.

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"We've got a passionate and hungry playing squad that will continue building on our fast, fearless and resolute game play, while driving to be the most physical team in Super Rugby.

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BRUMBIES

Props: Allan Alaalatoa, James Slipper, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Harry Vella

Hookers: Lachlan Lonergan, Connal McInerney, Billy Pollard

Locks: Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Darcy Swain, Lachlan Shaw

Loose forwards: Rob Valetini, Charlie Cale, Jahrome Brown, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Luke Reimer, Ed Kennedy

Halfbacks: Ryan Lonergan, Harrison Goddard, Klayton Thorn

Five-eighths: Noah Lolesio, Jack Debreczeni, Declan Meredith

Centres: Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Ollie Sapsford, Hudson Creighton, Austin Anderson

Outside backs: Tom Wright, Corey Toole, Ben O'Donnell, Andy Muirhead

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FORCE (TBC)

REBELS

Props: Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa'amausili, Sam Talakai, Matt Gibbon, Taniela Tupou, Isaac Kailea

Hookers: Alex Mafi, Jordan Uelese, Ethan Dobbins

Locks: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Canham, Angelo Smith, Daniel Maiava, Tuaina Tall Tualima

Loose forwards: Rob Leota, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Zac Hough

Halfbacks: Jack Maunder, Ryan Louwrens, James Tuttle

Five-eighths: Carter Gordon, Mason Gordon, David Palu

Centres: Matt Proctor, David Feliuai, Nick Jooste, Lebron Naea, Lukas Ripley, David Vaihu

Outside backs: Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway, Darby Lancaster, Filipo Daugunu, Jake Strachan, Joe Pincus, Glen Vaihu

REDS (TBC)

WARATAHS

Props: Angus Bell, Archer Holz, Daniel Botha, Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Tom Lambert, Tom Ross

Hookers: Dave Porecki, Mahe Vailanu, Theo Fourie

Locks: Miles Amatosero, Fergus Lee-Warner, Hugh Sinclair, Jed Holloway

Loose forwards: Charlie Gamble, Lachie Swinton, Langi Gleeson, Ned Hanigan, Ned Slack-Smith

Halfbacks: Jake Gordon, Jack Grant, Teddy Wilson

Five-eighths: Tane Edmed, Jack Bowen, Will Harrison

Centres: Izaia Perese, Lalakai Foketi, Mosese Tuipulotu, Joey Walton

Outside backs: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Wilson, Max Jorgensen, Vuate Karawalevu

BLUES

Props: Joshua Fusitua, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, PJ Sheck, Angus Ta'avao, Ofa Tu'ungafasi

Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, Soane Vikena

Locks: Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Laghlan McWhannell, James Thompson, Patrick Tuipulotu

Loose forwards: Adrian Choat, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Rob Rush, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa

Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki

Five-eighths: Stephen Perofeta, Lucas Cashmore

Centres: Corey Evans, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Meihana Grindlay, Harry Plummer

Outside backs: Kade Banks, Caleb Clarke, Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan, Caleb Tangitau, Mark Telea

CHIEFS

Props: Sione Ahio, George Dyer, Kauvaka Kaivelata, Ollie Norris, Reuben O'Neill, Jared Proffit, Aidan Ross

Hookers: Bradley Slater, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tyrone Thompson

Locks: Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa'i, Jimmy Tupou

Loose forwards: Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tom Florence, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Malachi Wrampling-Alec

Halfbacks: Cortez Ratima, Xavier Roe, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi

Five-eighths: Josh Ioane, Damian McKenzie, Kaleb Trask

Centres: Anton Lienert-Brown, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling

Outside backs: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Peniasi Malimali, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

CRUSADERS (TBC)

HIGHLANDERS

Props: Jermaine Ainsley, Ethan de Groot, Luca Inch, Ayden Johnstone, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u

Hookers: Henry Bell, Ricky Jackson, Jack Taylor

Locks: Mitchell Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Pari Pari Parkinson, Will Tucker

Loose forwards: Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Billy Harmon, Max Hicks, Hayden Michaels, Hugh Renton, Tom Sanders, Sean Withy

Halfbacks: James Arscott, Folau Fakatava, Nathan Hastie

Five-eighths: Ajay Faleafaga, Cameron Millar, Rhys Patchell

Centres: Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele'a, Josh Timu, Matt Whaanga

Outside backs: Martin Bogado, Connor Garden-Bachop, Sam Gilbert, Jonah Lowe, Jona Nareki, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Timoci Tavatavanawai

HURRICANES

Props: Siale Lauaki, Tyrel Lomax, Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi

Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, James O'Reilly

Locks: Caleb Delany, Ben Grant, Justin Sangster, Josh Taula, James Tucker, Isaia Walker-Leawere

Loose forwards: Devan Flanders, TK Howden, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai, Brad Shields

Halfbacks: Richard Judd, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard

Five-eighths: Brett Cameron, Aidan Morgan

Centres: Jordie Barrett, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Peter Umaga-Jensen

Outside backs: Harry Godfrey, Ruben Love, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Salesi Rayasi, Daniel Sinkinson

DRUA

Props: Emosi Tuqiri, Haereti Hetet, Livai Natave, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Doge, Meli Tuni

Hookers: Mesulame Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama

Locks: Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Sailosi Vukalokalo, Te Cirikidaveta

Loose forwards: Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Motikiai Murray, Vilive Miramira

Halfbacks: Frank Lomani, Peni Matawalu, Philip Baselala, Simione Kuruvoli

Five-eighths: Kemu Valetini, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu, Caleb Muntz

Centres: Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Michael Naitokani, Waqa Nalaga

Outside backs: Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada, Taniela Rakuro, Epeli Momo

Utility: Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

MOANA PASIFIKA

Props: Abraham Pole, Donald Brighthouse, James Lay, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Suetena Asomua

Hookers: Samiueka Moli, Sama Malolo, Tomasi Maka

Locks: Irie Papuni, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Viliami Napa'a

Loose forwards: Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Miracle Faiilagi, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Sione Havili Talitui, Solomone Funaki

Halfbacks: Aisea Halo, Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine

Five-eighths: Christian Lealiifano, William Havili

Centres: D'Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Pepesana Patafilo

Outside backs: Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Julian Savea, Neria Fomai, Nigel Ah Wong, Otumaka Mausia, Viliami Fine