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 Talakai

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Ioane 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 pm

1. Cameron Orr
2. Anaru Rangi
3. Sam Talakai
4. Tuaina Taii Tualima
5. Josh Canham
6. Josh Kemeny
7. Brad Wilkin
8. Richard Hardwick
9. Ryan Louwrens
10. Carter Gordon
11. Monty Ioane
12. Ray Nu’u
13. Stacey Ili
14. Lachlan Anderson
15. Reece Hodge

Reserves

Issac Kailea, Alex Mafi, Cabous Eloff, Daniel Maiava, Tim Cardell, Leafi Talataina, Zac Hoguh, Vaiolini Ekuasi, James Tuttle, Mason Gordon, Glen Vaihu, Lukas Ripley, Joe Pincus

First half

1. Janita Kareta
2. Ashley Marsters
3. Laiema Bosenavulagi
4. Michaela Maunsell
5. Easter Savelio
6. Tanya Yabaki
7. Sydney Niupulusu
8. Utumalefata Eli
9. Sheniqua Taula
10. Chanelle Kohika-Skipper
11. Karin Kusano
12. Wasie Toolis
13. Hope Schuster
14. Kerri Johnson
15. Jade Te Aute

Third quarter 

1. Hayley Glass
2. Ashley Marsters
3. Janita Kareta
4. Michaela Maunsell
5. Easter Savelio
6. Naila Faaiuaso
7. Ariana Perez
8. Utumalefata Eli
9. Faalua Tugaga
10. Sarah Hogan
11. Mia-Rae Clifford
12. Alyssa Lolesio-Pua
13. Harmony Vatau
14. Amy Williams
15. Meretiana Robinson

Fourth quarter 

1. Atalani Faaiuasio
2. Ashley Marsters
3. Laiema Bosenavulagi
4. Easter Savelio
5. Nawel Remini
6. Naila Faaiuaso
7. Ariana Perez
8. Utumalefata Eli
9. Jess Campbell
10. Harmony Vatau
11. Mia-Rae Clifford
12. Amy Williams 
13. Chanelle Kohika-Skipper
14. Sarah Hogan
15. Meretiana Robinson