Brumbies 2025

[hituplover]

what are the odds Wilcox debuts this year ?

think he could also bennefit from a year abroad playing footy like Macpherson

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[The Ghost of Raelene]

Couple very short cameos off the bench in a perfect world. If he's getting substantial time its through injury which the Brumbies wouldn't want.

Muirhead is more likely to line up at 15 before him at this stage is something happened to Wright.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I will be surprised if Wilcox gets on the field at all next year. Fullback and wings are covered with Wright, Toole, O'Donnell, Muirhead, Debreczini and Meredith. Sapsford can also play wing. Plenty of cover.

 

[mst]

I doubt it...

Ikitau is still far and away their best 13 and Feliuai was signed to play 12.

IMHO, Ikitau is a waste at 13. You should always play the players where you get the best from them.

 

[eastman]

Based on a sample size of one, I think there is a real chance that Len Ikitau will move permanently to 12 at the Brumbies as well as at the Wallabies. I was amazed at how naturally he seemed to fit into the 12 spot on the weekend, and given it has been the most obvious weakness for the Wallabies over a longish period, I can easily see him staying there in the long term, Especially if as expected Sua'ali'i retains the 13 spot where he can use his height and aerial skills to great effect. Lenny is a world class 13 but he also looks to have the 12 spot covered to world class level too.

At the Brumbies, I think it could work just as well with his combination with Noah at 10 the same as for the Wallabies, and with Sapsford who is physically similar to JS playing that same role at 13.

I really admire BR’s persistence in the campaign for Ollie Sapsford to be recognized as a centre and not just a reserve winger.

It’s now gone next level with the claim that Sapsford is physically similar to JS. Are we talking purely height/ weight or has Ollie been hiding his world-class athleticism?

 

[Merrow]

From the CT this morning

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Good pickup Feao Fotuaika. Shame he’s not Australian eligible anymore after turning down Australia A in 2022 to play for ‘Ikale Tahi. But covers both Loosehead and tighthead really well with Vella’s injury and Kautai going to Otago. Experienced campaigner.

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

 

[Raytah]

Good pickup Feao Fotuaika. Shame he’s not Australian eligible anymore after turning down Australia A in 2022 to play for ‘Ikale Tahi. But covers both Loosehead and tighthead really well with Vella’s injury and Kautai going to Otago. Experienced campaigner.

Super signing. With Kautai gone and Alatini injured, Brums were looking bare at tighthead behind AAA & RVN.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Super signing. With Kautai gone and Alatini injured, Brums were looking bare at tighthead behind AAA & RVN.

Yeah, good signing, but still looking bare at LHP behind Slipper and Schoupp. Vella out for the season with torn ACL.

 

[Rudderless]

Mens Trial Matches in 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies announce two major pre-season matches ahead of 2025 Super Rugby Pacific

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Saturday 1st February (3pm),
NSW Waratahs vs ACT Brumbies,
Bowral Rugby Club, Bowral

Friday 7th February (KO TBC),
ACT Brumbies vs Western Force,
Marist College, Canberra

 

[Wilson]

Yeah, good signing, but still looking bare at LHP behind Slipper and Schoupp. Vella out for the season with torn ACL.

Fotuaika does cover both sides which might help ease things a bit there, but a 6th for prop will probably still be necessary

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Third loosie is Lington Ieli (20), Junior Wallaby.

Looseheads: Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Lington Ieli.
Tightheads: Allan Ala'alatoa, Rhys Van Nek, Feao Fotuaika.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Although Lington isn't listed in the Brumbies squad. Maybe in the Academy but we'll be in trouble if we're looking at bringing either of Lington or Tevita Alatini off the bench any time during the year.