It’s the Wright time!
People kept asking when he’d be back, and we didn’t really know the answer. But now… yeah, we’re thinking HE’S BACK!
The ACT Brumbies have named Tom Wright in the starting XV for their clash with the Fijian Drua, and like John Wick coming out of retirement, his return is set to send shockwaves through the Super Rugby competition.
After tearing his ACL playing for the Wallabies last year, Wright has endured a long road back — countless hours of rehab, grinding through every session on the training paddock. Now, the electric fullback returns to GIO Stadium with purpose.
He takes his place at the back, ready to unleash his full arsenal.
Wright brings with him the kind of presence that changes games. The kind that keeps defences guessing. The kind that, when he’s in full flight, feels inevitable.
Because when Tom Wright is at his best… he’s not just another name on the team sheet.
He’s the boogeyman at the back.
In the forwards, the Brumbies have been forced into a change, with Charlie Cale unavailable due to a shoulder injury. In his place, Tuaina Taii Tualima steps into the number eight jersey, bringing up his 50th Super Rugby cap, a milestone earned across his time with the Reds, Rebels and Brumbies.
Flanker Luke Reimer is the only other change to the run-on side, promoted to the starting lineup after making a habit of impact performances off the bench.
Out wide, Corey Toole will also reach a milestone, notching his 50th appearance for the club, and he’ll be looking to celebrate it in style.
This one has an edge.
The Drua got the better of the Brumbies back in Round 5. And now, under the lights in Canberra, there’s a score to settle.
With Wright back in the fold, the stage is set for a response and Canberra, you won’t want to miss this one.
Kick-off is 7:35pm AEST at GIO Stadium, this Saturday. Get your tickets now!
