Emerging Brumbies lock Darcy Swain has extended his time with the Brumbies through to 2022.
Swain has inked a new deal with the club, who will be looking for more second row depth with the looming departure of Rory Arnold and Sam Carter at the end of 2019.
"I am delighted to be able to extend my contract with the Brumbies for a further three years,” Swain said.
“The Brumbies were the team that gave me my chance in Super Rugby and I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of my time at the club.
“We have some top-quality locks at the Brumbies, off whom I can learn so much, and I feel that my game is progressing nicely, even though I still have a lot to learn at this level.
“I am extremely happy that Dan (coach Dan McKellar) and the Brumbies staff have shown their faith in me, and I look forward to playing in front of the loyal, and passionate, Brumbies faithful. I’m glad I can now call Canberra home.”
Swain joined the Brumbies academy in 2016 and joined the full squad ahead of the 2019 season, after impressive NRC and club outings.
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar said Swain was an example of the quality they could find in local talent.
“I’ve often said that we need to produce our own talent for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and Darcy is a perfect example of that being a product of our academy structure," he said.
“He is a good example of the academy and pathway system working and has a bright future ahead of him at Super Rugby level. Darcy is a quality young lock who has excellent set-piece skills and is very physical. Both qualities that we like to see in our locks.”
The Brumbies have a bye this week but take on the Crusaders in round eight.
