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Reds add Crusaders again, Suli, Petaia and younger gun depart as all 11 lineups confirmed


Wallabies Suliasi Vunivalu and Jordan Petaia in addition to younger backline prospect Floyd Aubrey have left the Queensland Reds because the squads for all 11 golf equipment had been confirmed on Tuesday.

On Friday the Reds introduced they’ve signed Crusaders exterior again Heremaia Murray on a two-year deal.

Murray was invited on the latest tour with the Queensland Reds to Japan the place he bolstered the constructive traits the membership had recognized.

He made a try-scoring debut on the wing as a Purple within the 42-28 win over the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Kumagaya.

From being a “participant of curiosity”, he has progressed to signing a contract for 2025 and 2026.

 Murray, 24, performed 3 times for the Crusaders in Tremendous Rugby Pacific in 2024 and has been a daily for Northland in New Zealand’s Nationwide Provincial Championship since 2022.

Vunivalu, whose high-profile code swap has been a significant disappointment, is known to be heading for a contract in French rugby with Will Skelton’s membership group La Rochelle after being disregarded of the Wallabies and Australia XV squads for the Spring excursions.

He was given a debut by Dave Rennie and brought to the World Cup by Eddie Jones however by no means featured in Joe Schmidt’s plans.

It has been reported he was needed by NRL golf equipment however has opted to remain in union for now and stays contracted by means of subsequent yr’s Lions tour.

Petaia has not been included within the Reds’ Tremendous Rugby Pacific squad both. He has been eyeing a tilt at enjoying NFL – a tricky street to hoe for a rugby participant.

Vunivalu’s 40-game, 18-try Reds stint had a bitter conclusion when he was despatched off for 2 journeys towards Fijian Drua.

Petaia will attend January’s unique NFL Worldwide Participant Pathway growth camp in Florida.

Aubrey, who lately scored a hat-trick of tries in Japan for the Reds, has determined to swith to rugby league with Souths Logan Magpies.

After ending final in 2024, the Waratahs have bolstered their shares by signing a swag of Melbourne gamers after the Rebels had been lower from the league.

Taniela Tupou, Rob Leota, Isaac Kailea, Angelo Smith, Andrew Kellaway and Darby Lancaster are amongst former Rebels now in sky blue, whereas ex-Reds playmaker Lawson Creighton has additionally signed on.

The Drive have added Wallabies Dylan Pietsch, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes and Darcy Swain amongst a number of latest faces.

The Brumbies have solely signed two Rebels, ahead Tuaina Taii Tualima and centre David Feliuai, and promoted 4 academy gamers to their essential squad.

The season begins on Friday, February 28, with Moana Pasifika internet hosting the Highlanders in Auckland, earlier than the Waratahs and Fijian Drua do battle in Sydney later that night time. 

FULL SQUADS

ACT Brumbies

The Brumbies have picked up two former Rebels in David Feliuai and Tuaina Taii Tualima however will look to financial institution on a steady squad. The largest losses are forwards Darcy Swain to the Drive and Jahrome Brown, who is predicted to maneuver house to the Chiefs.

Ins: Liam Bowron (promoted), David Feliuai (Rebels), Tuaina Taii Tualima (Rebels), Lachlan Hooper (promoted), Kadin Pritchard (promoted), Shane Wilcox (promoted), Tevita Alatini (promoted). 

Outs: Darcy Swain (Drive), Fred Kaihea, Connal McInerney, Ed Kennedy, Jahrome Brown, Tamati Tua (Exeter)

 (Picture by Hannah Peters/Getty Pictures)

2025 squad

Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Tevita Alatini, Liam Bowron, Charlie Cale, Nick Frost, Lachlan Hooper, Tom Hooper, Lachlan Lonergan, Cadeyrn Neville, Billy Pollard, Luke Reimer, Blake Schopp, Rory Scott, Lachlan Shaw, James Slipper, Tuna Tuilima, Rob Valetini, Rhys van Nek, Harry Vella.

Backs: Austin Anderson, Hudson Creighton, Jack Debreczeni, David Feliuai, Harrison Goddard, Len Ikitau, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Andy Muirhead, Ben O’Donnell, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Klayton Thorn, Corey Toole, Shane Wilcox, Tom Wright.

NSW Waratahs

There was an enormous upheaval at Daceyville. Early consideration will likely be on code-hopper Joseph Suaalii in his transition from the Roosters whereas the addition of Andrew Kellaway and Darby Lancaster from the Rebels ought to assist ease the ache of dropping Mark Nawaqanitawase to rugby league.

The inflow of gifted back-three and centre choices has additionally meant a number of gamers have departed to make means – most lately two-Check Wallaby Dylan Pietsch, who has made the journey throughout the Nullarbor to signal a multi-year take care of the Western Drive – a transfer that may probably show mutually helpful, giving the gifted winger extra recreation time whereas releasing up choices for Dan McKellar.

They added three extra ex-Rebels to the listing together with three extra gamers in a single day.

Prop Siosifa Amone and outdoors again Henry O’Donnell return house to NSW following stints with the Western Drive, and are joined by former Melbourne Rebels lock Angelo Smith, hooker Ethan Dobbins and backrower Leafi Talataina.

Amone (13 video games), O’Donnell (5 video games), Smith (20 video games) and Dobbins (6 video games) all arrive with Tremendous Rugby Pacific expertise below their belts, whereas O’Donnell and Talataina represented the Junior Wallabies final yr.

In the meantime Australian-born lock Ben Grant is again on house soil after spending the 2024 Tremendous Rugby Pacific season with the Hurricanes, preceded by two years with the San Diego Legion.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i of the Roosters is tackled by the Eels defence during the round 24 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium, on August 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Joseph Suaalii is tackled. (Picture by Brendon Thorne/Getty Pictures)

Ins: Dan McKellar (coach, Leicester), Isaac Kailea (Rebels), Taniela Tupou (Rebels), Rob Leota (Rebels), Darby Lancaster (Rebels), Andrew Kellaway (Rebels), Joseph Suaalii (NRL), Ben Grant (Hurricanes), Angelo Smith (Rebels), Siosifa Amone (Drive), Henry O’Donnell (Drive), Ethan Dobbins (Rebels), Leafi Talataina (Rebels), Lawson Creighton (Reds), Ale Aho (West Harbour).

Outs: Darren Coleman (coach), Harry Johnson-Holmes (Drive), Jed Holloway (MLR), Ned Hanigan (Provence), Will Harrison (Kintetsu), Mosese Tuipulotu (Edinburgh), Harry Wilson (Dragons RFC), Lachie Swinton (Bordeaux), Izaia Perese (Leicester), Dylan Pietsch (Drive), Mark Nawaqanitawase (NRL), Tom Ross (Good), Archer Holz (Scarlets), Theo Fourie, Vuate Kurawalevu

Forwards: Adrian Brown, Angelo Smith, Angus Bell, Ben Grant, Charlie Gamble, Clem Halaholo, Daniel Botha, David Porecki, Ethan Dobbins, Fergus Lee-Warner, Hugh Sinclair, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Jack Grant, Julian Heaven, Leafi Talatiana, Langi Gleeson, Mahe Vailanu, Mesu Kunavula Miles Amatosero Rob Leota Siosifa Amone, Taniela Tupou, Thomas Lambert, Brad Amituanai, Ale Aho

Backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Darby Lancaster, Henry O’Donnell, Jack Bowen, Jack Grant, Jake Gordon, Joey Walton Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Lalakai Foketi, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Tane Edmed, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly, Jackson Ropata, James Hendren

Queensland Reds

The Tremendous Rugby profession of NRL recruit and short-term Wallaby Suliasi Vunivalu is over for now with the winger leaving the Queensland Reds.

He departs together with younger backline prospect Floyd Aubrey.

Vunivalu is predicted to hed to France the place he’s been linked with Will Skelton’s membership La Rochelle.

Aubrey, who scored a hat-trick of tries for the Reds within the latest tour match towards Panasonic in Japan, has modified codes to Q-Cup rugby league group Souths Logan Magpies.

Membership veteran James O’Connor has opted to go away for the Crusaders after 5 years with the membership.

“These final 5 years a have been the spotlight of my rugby profession,” O’Connor stated. “I’m so pleased with the place we’ve got gotten to as a gaggle. Though there’s been highs and lows the consistency, and simply the love at this membership, has been so unbelievable to be part of.

“I’m departing Queensland a greater participant, chief and man, and I’m so grateful to have been capable of play for this group, my house.

“The membership couldn’t be in higher palms. Les and the opposite coaches are simply probably the most cohesive group I’ve ever labored with and I’m grateful I obtained to be part of it this yr. I’ve little doubt that there’s a whole lot of success to return and I’ll be watching from overseas with deep gratitude. Thanks for every thing Queensland. It’s been a dream come true.”

The Reds have given their aspect an injection of sophistication whereas with the ability to hold completely satisfied their current stars. They’re shaping to provide the competitors a good tilt below Kiss. One to observe is Jordan Petaia, who’s but to commit his future for subsequent season.

They’ve signed Mason Gordon, Filipo Daugunu and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto from the Rebels did nevertheless lose flyhalf Lawson Creighton to the Tahs and Mac Grealy to the Drive.

The membership can also be dropping Taj Annan to the NRL’s Newcastle Knights.

Shute Defend playmaker Jude Gibbs has joined from Norths as again up for Tom Lynagh and Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.

Taj Annan of the Red's runs the ball during the round 15 Super Rugby Pacific match between NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds at Allianz Stadium, on May 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Taj Annan has left the Reds. (Picture by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis by way of Getty Pictures)

Ins: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Rebels), Filipo Daugunu (Rebels), Josh Canham (Rebels), Matt Gibbon (Rebels), Lachie Anderson (Rebels), Dre Pakeho (academy), Mason Gordon (Rebels), Jude Gibbs (Shute Defend), Heremaia Murray (Crusaders)

Outs: Peni Ravai (Drua), Cormac Daly (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Connor Anderson (Chugoku Purple Regulions), Lawson Creighton (Waratahs), Taj Annan (NRL), James O’Connor (Crusaders), Mac Grealy (Drive), Floyd Aubrey (Souths Logan Magpies), Suliasi Vunivalu.

2025 squad:

Forwards: Josh Nasser, Sef Fa’agase, Liam Wright, Ryan Smith, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, George Blake, Angus Blyth, Fraser McReight, Connor Vest, Harry Wilson, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Alex Hodgman, Josh Canham, John Bryant, Trevor King, Max Craig, Matt Gibbon, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto

Backs: Josh Flook, Hunter Paisami, Mason Gordon, Jock Campbell, Frank Goldsbrough, Tate McDermott, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Louis Werchon, Tom Lynagh, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Filipo Daugunu, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch, Dre Pakeho, Jude Gibbs, Lachie Anderson, Heremaia Murray.

Western Drive

The Drive recruitment division has been flat out with a major altering of the guard.

Former Reds exterior again Mac Grealy is the most recent title on their listing.

Grealy’s signing follows the recruitment of Wallabies Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Johnson-Holmes and Darcy Swain together with internationally capped hooker Nic Dolly, Divad Palu, Josh Thompson, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Sio Tomkinson and Matt Proctor forward of the 2025 season.

Tomkinson spent the previous two seasons enjoying with Welsh membership Dragons RFC within the United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Problem Cup. Tomkinson scored six tries in his 24 appearances for the Dragons. Tomkinson additionally brings Tremendous Rugby expertise, having performed 43 instances for the Highlanders from 2017 to 2022, scoring 14 tries.

There will likely be a whole lot of curiosity within the efficiency of Dolly, who gained a cap for England however is a attainable future Wallaby, having come from down below.

They added one-game All Black Proctor to their backline shares.

Proctor will be a part of the Drive after earlier stints with the Melbourne Rebels (2024), Northampton Saints (2019-2023) and the Hurricanes (2013-2019) the place he was a part of their 2016 Tremendous Rugby triumph.

The 31-year-old again performed for the All Blacks in November 2018 towards Japan, scoring on debut. He additionally notched 12 caps for the Maori All Blacks between 2013 and 2018.

The Drive additionally promoted 2024 Rising Star winner Henry Robertson to a full Tremendous Rugby contract with the membership on a two-year deal. He’ll substitute Ian Prior within the scrum half-stocks.

The 24-year-old half-back had joined the Drive in 2023, getting recreation time within the Toyota Problem towards the Cheetahs, earlier than enjoying two video games on an harm cowl contract within the 2024 Tremendous Rugby Pacific season.

Robertson beforehand performed six Tremendous Rugby video games for the NSW Waratahs, having initially hailed from Shute Defend outfit Sydney College.

Nic Dolly (Picture by Dan Mullan – RFU/The RFU Assortment by way of Getty Pictures)

Ins: Harry Johnson-Holmes (Waratahs), Josh Thompson (West Harbour), Vaiolini Ekuasi (Rebels),  Divad Palu (Rebels), Nick Champion de Crespigny (Castres), Nic Dolly (Leicester), Darcy Swain (Brumbies), Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Montpellier), Tom Robertson (Oxford), Matt Proctor (Rebels), Dylan Pietsch (Waratahs), Sio Tomkinson (Dragons), Henry Robertson, Mac Grealy (Reds).

Outs: Santiago Medrano (Vannes), Izack Rodda (Provence), Tim Anstee, Chase Tiatia (Japan), Ryan Coxon (Tasman Makos), Ben Funnell, Taqele Naiyaravoro (Narbonne), Ian Prior, Michael Wells (retired), Sam Spink (Saracens), Feleti Kaitu’u (France), Nikolai Foliaki, Siosifa Amone (Waratahs), Angus Wagner, Ollie Callan, Charlie Hancock

2025 squad:

Forwards: Sam Carter, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Harry Hoopert, Tom Horton, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Kane Koteka, Atunaisa Moli, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Marley Pearce, Reed Prinsep, Tom Robertson, Papillon Sevele, Darcy Swain Tiaan Tauakipulu, Josh Thompson, Carlo Tizzano, Mitchell Watts, Jeremy Williams

Backs: Max Burey, Ben Donaldson, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Mac Grealy, Bayley Kuenzle, Ronan Leahy, Divad Palu, Reesjan Pasitoa, Dylan Pietsch, Doug Philipson, George Poolman, Harry Potter, Matt Proctor, Henry Robertson, Hamish Stewart, Patelesio Tomkinson, Nic White

Blues

Beauden Barrett returns from a season in Japan and is joined by thrilling flyhalf prospect Payton Spencer, the son of All Blacks nice Carlos Spencer. Payton was beforehand contracted to the NZ Sevens program. The membership has additionally signed a Sevens group mate of Spencer’s – Che Clark.

Ins: Beauden Barrett (Toyota Verblitz), Payton Spencer (Auckland), Che Clark (Sevens)

Outs: Soane Vikena (Highlanders), Caleb Tangitau (Highlanders), Akira Ioane (Japan TBC), Rob Rush, Corey Evans.

2025 squad:

Forwards: Angus Ta’avao, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Marcel Renata, Jordan Lay, Joshua Fusitu’a, PJ Sheck, Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, James Mullan, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali’i, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Ben Ake, Che Clark, Cameron Christie

Backs: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Harry Plummer, Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Xavi Taele, Corey Evans, Zarn Sullivan, Mark Tele’a, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes, Bryce Heem, Reon Paul, Meihana Grindlay, Payton Spencer

Chiefs

Ins: Leroy Carter (NZ Sevens), Josh Jacomb (promoted)

Outs: Josh Ioane (Connacht)

2025 squad:

Forwards: Aidan Ross, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Reuben O’Neill, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Brodie McAlister, Bradley Slater, Tupou Vaa’i, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Lord, Jimmy Tupou, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Jahrome Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Luke Jacobson, Sione Ahio Jared Proffit, Fiti Sa

Backs: Xavier Roe, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Daniel Rona, Kaleb Trask, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Poihipi, Gideon Wrampling, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Malachi Wrampling, Josh Jacomb

Crusaders

In: Kershal Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Anderson, Xavier Saifoloi, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor (Reds), Brayden Ennor, Johnny McNicholl, Aki Tuivailala.

Out: Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Brodie McAlister, Willie Heinz, Ryan Crotty, Heremaia Murray, Manasa Mataele, Zach Gallagher (Hurricanes), Fergus Burke (Saracens), Jone Rova (Canterbury), Leigh Halfpenny (Harlequins)

2025 squad:

Forwards: Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Codie Taylor, Ioane Moananu, George Bell, Quinten Unusual, Scott Barrett, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Tahlor Cahill, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Cory Kellow, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Anderson, Xavier Saifoloi

Backs: Mitch Drummond, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Taha Kemara, James O’Connor, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Sevu Reece, Macca Springer, Will Jordan, Johnny McNicoll, Kyle Preston, Aki Tuivailala

Fijian Drua

The group will characteristic 33 members of the Fijian nationwide aspect. Olympic medallist Ponipate Loganimasi has been added.

Ins: Inia Tabuavou (Racing 92), Peni Ravai (Reds), Joseva Tamani (Colomiers), Ponipate Loganimasi (Sevens).

Outs:

2025 squad:

Forwards: Emosi Tuqiri, Haereiti Hetet, Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere (cc), Mesulame Dolokoto, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Samuela Tawake, Meli Tuni, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Sailosi Vukalokalo, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Meli Derenalagi, Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray, Vilive Miramira, Etonia Waqa, Joseva Tamani 

Backs: Frank Lomani (cc), Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Philip Baselala, Caleb Muntz, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Kemu Valetini, Isikeli Rabitu, Iosefo Masi, Inia Tabuavou, Waqa Nalaga, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Selestino Ravutaumada, Epeli Momo, Taniela Rakuro, Ilaisa Droasese, Junior Ratuva, Vuate Karawalevu, Ponipate Loganimasi

Highlanders

Ins: Finn Hurley (promoted), Soane Vikena (Blues), Caleb Tangitau (Blues), Veveni Lasaqa (Hurricanes)

Outs: Jermaine Ainsley (Lyon), Pari Pari Parkinson (Inexperienced Rockets), Billy Harmon (Canon Eagles), Rhys Patchell (Inexperienced Rockets), Josh Timu (Otago), Martin Bodago (Oyonnax), Connor Backyard-Bachop (deceased)

2025 squad:

Forwards: Ethan de Groot, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Rohan Wingham, Sosefo Kautai, Henry Bell, Jack Taylor, Soane Vikena, Will Stodart, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Lui Naeata, Hayden Michaels, Hugh Renton, Nikora Broughton, Josh Bartlett, Veveni Lasaqa, Te Kamaka Howden, Tom Sanders, 

Backs: Folau Fakatava, Nathan Hastie, Cameron Millar, Ajay Faleafaga, Jake Te Hiwi, Thomas Umaga Jensen, Tanielu Tele’a, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Taine Robinson, Caleb Tangitau, Jonah Lowe, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Finn Hurley, James Arscott, Josh Whaanga, Michael Manson, Josh Timu

Hurricanes

In: Tom Allen, Kade Banks, Lucas Cashmore, Tjay Clarke, Ereatara Enari, Fehi Fineanganofo, Zach Gallagher, Riley Hohepa, Arese Poliko, Will Tucker

Out: Jordie Barrett, Ben Grant, TK Howden, Richard Judd, Josh Moorby, Aidan Morgan, James O’Reilly, TJ Perenara, Salesi Rayasi, Justin Sangster, Ardie Savea, James Tucker

2025 squad:

Forwards: Tevita Mafileo, Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Siale Lauaki, Josh Taula, Tom Allen, Jacob Devery, Asafo Aumua, Zach Gallagher, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Will Tucker, Caleb Delany, Arese Poliko, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders 

Backs: Cam Roigard, Ereatara Enari, Riley Hohepa, Harry Godfrey, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Ngatungane Punivai, Kade Banks, Fehi Fineanganofo, Kini Naholo, Ruben Love, Lucas Cashmore, Jordi Viljoen, Tjay Clark, Brett Cameron

Moana Pasifika

The group have made 14 new signings which incorporates gamers who’ve been elevated to full-time contracts.

The large signing is the addition of All Blacks tremendous star Ardie Savea who ought to give the group an enormous enhance. In addition they added former Rebels and Hurricanes flyhalf Jackson Backyard-Bachop who arrives after a season in France.

Former Chiefs winger Solomon Alaimalo returns after enjoying eight video games for the Wests Tigers within the NRL.

Wallabies prop Pone Fa’amausili, who fell out of favour with the Rebels final season and was drafted into the Waratahs as an harm substitute, has signed a one-year deal.

“It’s thrilling, we’ve obtained a brand new group of gamers and a brand new group of workers approaching board in 2025 for Moana Pasifika. I believe the caliber of all these folks goes to carry Moana Pasifika from the place we’ve been,” coach Tana Umaga stated.  

“The likes of Ardie Savea, Pone Fa’amausili, Solomon Alaimalo, Jackson Backyard-Bachop. These guys who’re skilled in Tremendous Rugby will add to the expertise we’ve already obtained that took us to the place we obtained to final yr.”

Ins: Ardie Savea (Kobe Steelers), Melani Matavao (promoted), Tuna Tuitama (promoted), Patrick Pellegrini (Coventry), Jackson Backyard-Bachop (CA Brive), Pone Fa’amausili (Rebels), Solomon Alaimalo (Wests Tigers).

Outs: Sekope Kepu (retired), Tevita Langi (North Harbour), Solomone Funaki (Dragons RFC), Henry Taefu (Purple Hurricanes), Anzelo Tuitavuki (Colomiers)

2025 squad:

Forwards: Abraham Pole, Alamanda Motuga, Allan Craig, Ardie Savea, Chris Apoua, Irie Papuni, James Lay, Lotu Inisi, Michael Curry, Miracle Faiilagi, Ofa Tauatevalu, Ola Tauelangi, Pone Fa’amausili, Samiuela Moli, Samuel Slade, Sama Malolo, Semisi Paea, Sione Havili Talitui, Sione Mafileo, Tomasi Maka, Tito Tuipulotu, Tom Savage

Backs: Aisea Halo, Danny Toala, Fantastic Inisi, Jackson Backyard-Bachop, Jonathan Taumateine, Julian Savea, Kyren Taumoefolau, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Losi Filipo, Melani Matavao, Neria Fomai, Patrick Pellegrini, Pepesana Patafilo, Solomon Alaimalo, Tuna Tuitama William Havili

The Rebels exits

Lachie Anderson (Reds), Josh Canham (Reds), Filipo Daugunu (Reds), Vaiolini Ekuasi (Drive), Pone Fa’amausili (Moana Pasifika), David Feliaui (Brumbies), Matt Gibbon (Reds), Carter Gordon (NRL), Mason Gordon (Reds), Isaac Kailea (Waratahs), Andrew Kellaway (Waratahs), Josh Kemeny (Northampton), Darby Lancaster (Waratahs), Rob Leota (Waratahs), Ryan Louwrens (Montpellier), Alex Mafi (Tokyo Sungoliath), Jack Maunder (Agen), Divad Palu (Drive), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Reds), Angelo Smith (Waratahs), Sam Talakai (Glasgow), Tuaina Taii Tualima (Brumbies), Taniela Tupou (Waratahs), Jordan Uelese (Montpellier), Ethan Dobbins (Waratahs), Leafi Talataina (Waratahs), Matt Proctor (Drive), Brad Wilkin (San Diego).

(With AAP)



Jamal Ahmed
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Jamal Ahmed is a dedicated sports journalist covering baseball and rugby. Jamal’s player profiles and game analyses are widely appreciated by readers. He enjoys playing rugby with his local club and organizing community baseball events.

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