Melbourne Rebels confirm squads for Brumbies trials

The Melbourne Rebels have named their squads for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific and Super W trials against the Brumbies in Wagga Wagga.Kevin Foote has named a host of new recruits for the final hit-out before their opener against the Western Force, headlined by Monty Ioane and Sam TalakaiIoane is joined in the back three by Wallaby Reece Hodge and former Sevens star Lachlan Anderson.As for Talakai, he forms an experienced front-row alongside Cameron Orr and cult hero Anaru Rangi.It will Rangi’s first game for the Rebels since returning to the club from Japanese side NTT Communications Shining Arcs on a two-year deal.Former Reds lock Tuaina Taii Tualima partners Josh Canham in the second-row whilst Rebels’ Player of the Year Brad Wilkin slots into the back row along with Josh Kemeny and Richard Hardwick.Alex Mafi headlines the finishers for the Rebels, having made his club debut last month in Fiji, joined by Australia A scrum half James Tuttle and Cabous Eloff.Foote has also included a host of Junior Wallabies, with the likes of Daniel Maiava, Leafi Talataina, Mason Gordon and Zac Hough set to come off the bench alongside exciting trio Glen Vaihu, Lukas Ripley and Joe Pincus. The game will act as a double header, with the Rebels Super W side facing the Brumbies to open the proceedings.New Super W head coach Jason Rogers has opted to start Wallaroos hooker Ash Marsters after her strong World Cup campaign.Marsters is one of few slated to start all four quarters, with Rogers handing debuts to by new recruits Kerri Johnson, Chanelle Kohika-Skipper and Mia-Rae Clifford.The game will be shown LIVE on Bar TV Sports, with kick-off slated for 4:30 pm for the Supeer W trial followed by Super Rugby Pacific at 6:30 pmMelbourne Rebels teams to face BrumbiesSuper Rugby PacificCameron OrrAnaru RangiSam TalakaiTuaina Taii TualimaJosh CanhamJosh KemenyBrad WilkinRichard HardwickRyan LouwrensCarter GordonMonty IoaneRay Nu’uStacey IliLachlan AndersonReece HodgeReservesIssac Kailea, Alex Mafi, Cabous Eloff, Daniel Maiava, Tim Cardell, Leafi Talataina, Zac Hoguh, Vaiolini Ekuasi, James Tuttle, Mason Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Lukas Ripley, Joe PincusSuper WFirst halfJanita KaretaAshley MarstersLaiema BosenavulagiMichaela MaunsellEaster SavelioTanya YabakiSydney NiupulusuUtumalefata EliSheniqua TaulaChanelle Kohika-SkipperKarin KusanoWasie ToolisHope SchusterKerri JohnsonJade Te AuteThird quarter Hayley GlassAshley MarstersJanita KaretaMichaela MaunsellEaster SavelioNaila FaaiuasoAriana PerezUtumalefata EliFaalua TugagaSarah HoganMia-Rae CliffordAlyssa Lolesio-PuaHarmony VatauAmy WilliamsMeretiana RobinsonFourth quarter Atalani FaaiuasioAshley MarstersLaiema BosenavulagiEaster SavelioNawel ReminiNaila FaaiuasoAriana PerezUtumalefata EliJess CampbellHarmony VatauMia-Rae CliffordAmy Williams Chanelle Kohika-SkipperSarah HoganMeretiana Robinson  Click Here: new zealand chiefs rugby jersey