{"id":345006,"date":"2023-11-09T00:10:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T01:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=345006"},"modified":"2023-11-09T02:02:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T02:02:37","slug":"super-rugby-battlers-unveil-new-world-class-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=345006","title":{"rendered":"Super Rugby battlers unveil new 'world class' squad"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rebels<\/a> have unveiled a bolstered squad they hope can propel them to a maiden Super Rugby Pacific<\/a> finals berth in 2024.<\/p>\n

The Melbourne club has added \ufeffTaniela Tupou, Matt Proctor, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Filipo Daugunu and Jack Maunder to its ranks after a fruitful off-season of recruitment.<\/p>\n

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

Watch the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season on the home of rugby, Stan Sport, kicking off on February 23.<\/strong><\/em> Every match ad free, live and on demand in 4K UHD<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

The season kicks off on February 23 with all games on Stan Sport.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Read on for all 12 squads as they are announced on Thursday.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"Toole<\/p>\n

BRUMBIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Allan Alaalatoa, James Slipper, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Blake Schoupp, Rhys Van Nek, Harry Vella<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Lachlan Lonergan, Connal McInerney, Billy Pollard\ufeff<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Darcy Swain, Lachlan Shaw<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Rob Valetini, Charlie Cale, Jahrome Brown, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Luke Reimer, Ed Kennedy<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Ryan Lonergan, Harrison Goddard, Klayton Thorn<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Noah Lolesio, Jack Debreczeni, Declan Meredith<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Ollie Sapsford, Hudson Creighton, Austin Anderson<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Tom Wright, Corey Toole, Ben O'Donnell, Andy Muirhead<\/p>\n

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FORCE (TBC)\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Unstoppable<\/p>\n

REBELS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Cabous Eloff, Pone Fa'amausili, Sam Talakai, Matt Gibbon, Taniela Tupou, Isaac Kailea<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Alex Mafi, Jordan Uelese, Ethan Dobbins<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Canham, Angelo Smith, Daniel Maiava, Tuaina Tall Tualima<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Rob Leota, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Zac Hough<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Jack Maunder, Ryan Louwrens, James Tuttle<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Carter Gordon, Mason Gordon, David Palu<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Matt Proctor, David Feliuai, Nick Jooste, Lebron Naea, Lukas Ripley, David Vaihu<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway, Darby Lancaster, Filipo Daugunu, Jake Strachan, Joe Pincus, Glen Vaihu<\/p>\n

\"Reds<\/p>\n

REDS (TBC)\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Jorgensen<\/p>\n

WARATAHS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Angus Bell, Archer Holz, Daniel Botha, Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Tom Lambert, Tom Ross<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Dave Porecki, Mahe Vailanu, Theo Fourie<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Miles Amatosero, Fergus Lee-Warner, Hugh Sinclair, Jed Holloway<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Charlie Gamble, Lachie Swinton, Langi Gleeson, Ned Hanigan, Ned Slack-Smith<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Jake Gordon, Jack Grant, Teddy Wilson<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Tane Edmed, Jack Bowen, Will Harrison<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Izaia Perese, Lalakai Foketi, Mosese Tuipulotu, Joey Walton<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Mark Nawaqanitawase, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Wilson, Max Jorgensen, Vuate Karawalevu<\/p>\n

\"Christie<\/p>\n

BLUES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ufeffProps:<\/strong> Joshua Fusitua, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, PJ Sheck, Angus Ta'avao, Ofa Tu'ungafasi<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, Soane Vikena<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Laghlan McWhannell, James Thompson, Patrick Tuipulotu<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Adrian Choat, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Rob Rush, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Stephen Perofeta, Lucas Cashmore<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Corey Evans, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Meihana Grindlay, Harry Plummer<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Kade Banks, Caleb Clarke, Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan, Caleb Tangitau, Mark Telea<\/p>\n

\"Stevenson<\/p>\n

\ufeffCHIEFS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Sione Ahio, George Dyer, Kauvaka Kaivelata, Ollie Norris, Reuben O'Neill, Jared Proffit, Aidan Ross<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Bradley Slater, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tyrone Thompson<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa'i, Jimmy Tupou<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tom Florence, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Malachi Wrampling-Alec<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Cortez Ratima, Xavier Roe, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Josh Ioane, Damian McKenzie, Kaleb Trask<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Anton Lienert-Brown, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Liam Coombes-Fabling, Peniasi Malimali, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson<\/p>\n

\"Fantastic<\/p>\n

CRUSADERS (TBC)\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Highlanders<\/p>\n

HIGHLANDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Jermaine Ainsley, Ethan de Groot, Luca Inch, Ayden Johnstone, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Henry Bell, Ricky Jackson, Jack Taylor<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Mitchell Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Pari Pari Parkinson, Will Tucker<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Billy Harmon, Max Hicks, Hayden Michaels, Hugh Renton, Tom Sanders, Sean Withy<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> James Arscott, Folau Fakatava, Nathan Hastie<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Ajay Faleafaga, Cameron Millar, Rhys Patchell<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele'a, Josh Timu, Matt Whaanga<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Martin Bogado, Connor Garden-Bachop, Sam Gilbert, Jonah Lowe, Jona Nareki, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Timoci Tavatavanawai<\/p>\n

\"Flanders<\/p>\n

HURRICANES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Siale Lauaki, Tyrel Lomax, Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, James O'Reilly<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Caleb Delany, Ben Grant, Justin Sangster, Josh Taula, James Tucker, Isaia Walker-Leawere<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Devan Flanders, TK Howden, Brayden Iose, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai, Brad Shields<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Richard Judd, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Brett Cameron, Aidan Morgan<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Jordie Barrett, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Peter Umaga-Jensen<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Harry Godfrey, Ruben Love, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Salesi Rayasi, Daniel Sinkinson<\/p>\n

\"Wallaby's<\/p>\n

DRUA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Emosi Tuqiri, Haereti Hetet, Livai Natave, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Doge, Meli Tuni<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Mesulame Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Etonia Waqa, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Sailosi Vukalokalo, Te Cirikidaveta<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Motikiai Murray, Vilive Miramira<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Frank Lomani, Peni Matawalu, Philip Baselala, Simione Kuruvoli<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Kemu Valetini, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu, Caleb Muntz<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Michael Naitokani, Waqa Nalaga<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada, Taniela Rakuro, Epeli Momo<\/p>\n

Utility:<\/strong> Tuidraki Samusamuvodre<\/p>\n

\"Dramatic<\/p>\n

MOANA PASIFIKA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Props:<\/strong> Abraham Pole, Donald Brighthouse, James Lay, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Suetena Asomua<\/p>\n

Hookers:<\/strong> Samiueka Moli, Sama Malolo, Tomasi Maka<\/p>\n

Locks:<\/strong> Irie Papuni, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Viliami Napa'a<\/p>\n

Loose forwards:<\/strong> Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Miracle Faiilagi, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Sione Havili Talitui, Solomone Funaki<\/p>\n

Halfbacks:<\/strong> Aisea Halo, Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine<\/p>\n

Five-eighths:<\/strong> Christian Lealiifano, William Havili<\/p>\n

Centres:<\/strong> D'Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Pepesana Patafilo<\/p>\n

Outside backs:<\/strong> Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Julian Savea, Neria Fomai, Nigel Ah Wong, Otumaka Mausia, Viliami Fine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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