ACT Brumbies lock in emerging quartet of stars for 2025 season

Wed, Oct 16, 2024, 10:04 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Shane Wilcox is one of four Australia U20s stars to sign with the Brumbies. Photo: World Rugby
Shane Wilcox is one of four Australia U20s stars to sign with the Brumbies. Photo: World Rugby

The ACT Brumbies have secured their future as they sign four players to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific roster.

Standout outside back Kadin Pritchard has inked a three-year deal with the club, signing until the end of the 2027 season.

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Pritchard impressed for the Brumbies Runners before featuring in South Africa for the Australian U20s side.

On top of this, young guns Lachlan Hooper, Shane Wilcox and Tevita Alatini have been elevated to the full-time squad for next season.

Hooper, the brother of Wallaby Tom, was the man of the match in the Brumbies U19s Grand Final win over the NSW Waratahs.

The forward played in every U20s World Championship game in 2023 but missed this year's tournament due to injury.

As for Wilcox, he is currently captaining the U19s side after being featured for the Australia U20s.

The 19-year-old scored a double in Australia's win over South Africa in the U20s Rugby Championship.

Alatini rounds out the signings after his four appearances for the Australia U20s side in 2024.

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham was thrilled to tie down the future of the club.

"The hard work all four of them have put in each and every week at training has certainly paid off," he said in a statement.

"I know they will provide a positive impact to our 2025 playing group both on and off the field."

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