1
Rebels get three Wallabies back for Brumbies derby
By Online Editors
David Wessels welcomes back three Wallabies as his Rebels side try to win three matches in a row for the first time in franchise history.
Richard Hardwick, Marika Koroibete and Ben Daley are set to make their first appearances of the 2018 campaign off the bench.
Wessels has rewarded form, keeping hat-trick hero Jack Maddocks in the starting lineup following Koroibete's return.
The Rebels have lost captain Adam Coleman through a sternum injury, so centre Tom English will lead the side for the first time.
Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar welcomes back a Wallaby of his own, with Scott Sio returning to the front row, sending Ben Alexander to the bench.
The only other change from last week's starting side that lost to the Reds is in the back row.
Lolo Fakaosilea earns a start at openside while Tom Cusack takes a spot among the reserves.
There are three new faces on Dan McKellar's bench, as Folau Fainga’a gets the opportunity for a possible first cap, lock Richie Arnold rejoins the 23 and outside back Andy Muirhead makes the side for the first time in 2018.
REBELS
1. Tetera Faulkner, 2. Jordan Uelese, 3. Jermaine Ainsley, 4. Matt Philip, 5. Ross Haylett-Petty, 6. Lopeti Timani, 7. Angus Cottrell, 8. Amanaki Mafi, 9. Will Genia, 10. Jack Debreczeni, 11. Sefa Naivalu, 12. Reece Hodge, 13. Tom English (C), 14. Jack Maddocks, 15. Dane Haylett-Petty.
Reserves: 16. Anaru Rangi, 17. Ben Daley, 18. Sam Talakai, 19. Colby Fainga'a, 20. Richard Hardwick, 21. Michael Ruru, 22. Billy Meakes, 23. Marika Koroibete.
BRUMBIES
1. Scott Sio, 2. Josh Mann-Rea, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Sam Carter (C), 6. Lachlan McCaffrey, 7. Lolo Fakaosilea, 8. Isa Naisarani, 9. Joe Powell, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Chance Peni, 12. Kyle Godwin, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry Speight, 15. Tom Banks.
Reserves: 16. Folau Fainga'a, 17. Faalelei Sione, 18. Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, 19. Richie Arnold, 20. Tom Cusack, 21. Matt Lucas, 22. Wharenui Hawera, 23. Andy Muirhead.
Trending on RugbyPass
2
Nemani Nadolo: 'Now I cut grass, do gardens, cut hedges for a living'
3
Exclusive RugbyPass interview: Toulon co-captain David Ribbans
4
Jacob Stockdale: 'That was a turning point, that really got to me'
5
Latest Comments
Good analysis, but perhaps too kind to Marcus.
The fact that he's so focused on creating opportunities for himself and not others doesn't just make him a less rounded fly-half than Ford and Fin, but has completely devastated England's attempts to build an attacking system.
Go to commentsTu as tout résumé. SA rugby donne tout pour les Boks car l'objectif suprême est la Coupe du monde.
Les pays européens ne mettent pas autant de moyens dans leurs équipes nationales car l'économie du rugby est orientée sur les clubs.
Voilà la principale raison de la domination extrême de HS dans le palmarès des WC.
L'argent est apporté par les équipes nationales en HS et par les clubs ou provinces en HN.
A part, l'Angleterre en 2003 difficile d'exister dans toutes les compétitions de rugby aujourd'hui.
Go to comments