Brumbies 2023

[Clawhammer]

An Argie is training with the extended Brumbies squad, Pedro Rolando:

Nobody knows him in Argentina, he's 33, plays as halfback and is from a tiny rugby club from a low level competition (San Patricio).

He played for Canberra Royals, Vikings and Brumbies South. He's too old to start a professional career. Is he a medical joker or something like that?

Pretty sure Pedro is now strength and conditioning coach at Royals, so that might explain why he's involved. He's been a massively important player over the years: https://act.rugby/news/behind-the-cups-with-pedro-rolando-2022826

 

[Marce]

Has the Ray White's sponsorship contract ended?

 

[whitefalcon]

It looks like it might have just been for the 2022 season. I assume that a lack of major sponsor (at least one announced) might be why they haven't unveiled a jersey yet.

 

[Members Section]

It looks like it might have just been for the 2022 season. I assume that a lack of major sponsor (at least one announced) might be why they haven't unveiled a jersey yet.

Your correct it was only ever for 1 yr & it wasn't the "ray white" brand its was only the local franchise/franchisees that put in the money last yr.

 

[fatprop]

Lolesio, Feauai-Sautia, Debreczeni, Tua, Sapsford, also Simone was born in Auckland.

30% of our population was born overseas and over 50% of us have a parent who was born overseas

We are a nation of immigrants, our sporting teams will reflect that

 

[Merrow]

30% of our population was born overseas and over 50% of us have a parent who was born overseas

We are a nation of immigrants, our sporting teams will reflect that

Exactly. Our workplaces reflect it, why shouldn’t our sporting teams.

 

[Lightblue]

Will Debreczini seriously challenge Lolesio for the 10 position this year?

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Exactly. Our workplaces reflect it, why shouldn’t our sporting teams.

Especially when New Zealanders are considered experts in the field of rugby.

 

[RugbyReg]

Will Debreczini seriously challenge Lolesio for the 10 position this year?

Probably depends on how Wright goes at fullback right? Otherwise Jack Deb could be a option back there.

 

[whitefalcon]

Will Debreczini seriously challenge Lolesio for the 10 position this year?

Yeah its curious that lolo isnt even named on the bench for this trial.

 

[fatprop]

Probably depends on how Wright goes at fullback right? Otherwise Jack Deb could be a option back there.

Larkham is quite a fan of having that cannon foot at 15 rather than a unit who will try to run it back

 

[Lightblue]

Yeah its curious that lolo isnt even named on the bench for this trial.

I guess he’s injured?

 

[Slim 293]

Yeah its curious that lolo isnt even named on the bench for this trial.

I guess he’s injured?

I wouldn't read too much into it... a few of the Brumbies' Wallaby contingent are not playing in this game.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Yeah, no chance Lolo isn't in the 10 the entire season without an entire meltdown. Obviously injury is the other.

Jack is definitely a squad upgrade from Iona last year. His ability to cover 15 gives the Brums huge flexibility through the backline.

 

[Tah Man]

I guess he’s injured?

Copped a head knock at training last week

 

[Merrow]

New jersey/sponsor

 

[Adam84]

New jersey/sponsor
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Good to see they got a sponsor before the season started..

 

[Marce]

Will Debreczini seriously challenge Lolesio for the 10 position this year?

Absolutely

 

[whitefalcon]

Good to see they got a sponsor before the season started..

and that its a multi year sponsorship

 

[Marce]

and that its a multi year sponsorship

Info?