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SEKOPE KEPU

Giant Waratah loose head prop Sekope Kepu forms part of the most feared front combination in world rugby alongside Benn Robinson and Al Baxter. Born in Sydney, Kepu represented New Zealand at U17, U19 and U21 level before moving back to Australia to commence his career with the Waratahs in 2008, starting for N.S.W in his first season. At just 24 he is already a two-time Wallaby tourist having made his Australian Debut against Italy in 2008. Born in Sydney to Tongan parents the Western Sydney resident is immensely proud of his Polynesian hertitage and keen to pass on all his learnt to who ever wants to learn.

NEW SOUTH WALES

BRENDAN McKIBBIN

The 85kg ball of muscle moved this season to the Waratahs after making his super 14 debut with the Reds in 2009. Renowned for his electric running game and immaculate pass he also comes with a goal kicking average above 85%.After winning all awards on offer in the QLD premiership he started ahead of Will Genia in the first 4 games of the 2009 Reds season before injury ruled him out.That talent didnt go unnoticed south of the border and he was pounced upon by the Waratahs for 2010. At 24 and with an overseas stint under his belt already he is proving very popular as a 1 on 1 specialist scrum half coach.

NEW SOUTH WALES

BEN MOWEN

New Brumbies skipper and number 8 Ben Mowen has made the move to ACT after successful seasons in the Waraths back row. Having represented Australian Schools and Australian sevens he Captained Australia u/21’s to the silver medal at the junior world cup. Theses leadership qualities have many saying he is one player earmarked as a potential Wallaby skipper. A formidable combination of brains and brawn Ben brings physical confrontation and astute tactical awareness to both his play and sessions. A perfect role model to any young back row forward that wants to learn from the best.

CANBERRA

Steve HOILES

With 16 Wallaby and 74 Super 14 caps the former Waratah no.8 was snapped up by the Brumbies in 2007. Since then, his progression as a player has seen the A.C.T star handed the honour of being named Captain for the 2009 and 2010 season. Making his International debut in 2004 he brings with him 7 years of elite level experience. A keen student of the game the Australian rep has a unique understanding of the latest techniques, delivered with personality that has him the most requested player to be interviewed on Fox Sports

CANBERRA

GRAYSON HART

Grayson Hart, the son of former All Blacks coach John, has played the last two years in the Shute Shield after making a name for himself in New Zealand. Hart is a former national rep at U19 and U20 level and made his NPC debut at just 19 years of age for Auckland in 2007. He went on to play Super Rugby for the Blues before heading to Sydney. After impressing in the Sydney premiership he now find himself fighting it out with and Brendan Mckibbin for the Tahs 9 jersey.

NEW SOUTH WALES

GENE FAIRBANKS

A Downlands College Toowoomba product Gene is currently on 39 super caps and is set to add to that in 2011 as a prize signing for the Western Force. After debuting for the Reds in 2003 he made the switch to the Brumbies in 2005. Scoring on debut against the Crusaders he made his first Wallaby appearance on the Spring Tour of 2006. Adding further Australia A caps in 2006, 2007 he suffered a few injuries that limited appearances. 

Seeing an opportunity to broaden his horizons he moved to the Japanese League with major player Honda. Now back in Australia and prior to moving to The Force he is keen to pass on all his secrets to the next generation of Wallabies. 

 

PERTH

SAM WYKES

Sam made his Super 14 Debut for the Western Force in 2008 after enjoying a successful junior career which saw him rack up honours for the 
Australian Schoolboy in 2006 and Australian under 19’s in 2007 where he was voted the player’s player.
Mid Super 14 season in 2008 Sam was selected in the Australian U20's starting line-up at the iRB Junior World Championship against Canada, where he played comfortably at Lock and dominated the line-outs.
He has become a cult figure amongst Australain Rugby fans with his trademark bursts and his unique look. Under the guidance of Wallaby 'Lineout King' Nathan Sharpe he has gained priceless knowledge ready to be shared with all levels of the game

PERTH

JAMES HANSON

A mobile hooker with a high work rate 2011 was a huge year for  Reds hooker James Hanson, where he featured in all 18 matches during the Reds Super Rugby Championship winning campaign. A major impact player for the Reds in 2011 and showed an uncanny knack for coming up with a big play when needed. Scoring the match-winning try in the  the Reds round one victory over the Force; while his charge-down effort against the Blues in round 13 resulted in another game-changing five-pointer. His efforts weren’t unnoticed by Wallabies coach Robbie Deans, who selected James in the Wallabies initial 40-man squad. James gained selection in their first Test of 2011 against Samoa on the bench earn his maiden Test cap, will gain plenty from the experience heading into 2012. Having represented Australia at every level since his schooldays James knows exactly what it takes to make it to the top.

QUEENSLAND

NICK CUMMINS

After arriving on the Sevens scene in 2006, Cummins was described by coach Glen Ella as the best Sevens prospect since Qantas Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau. The young winger became the leading tryscorer for the Australian Sevens side in 2007 and was rewarded with a Super Rugby contract with the Western Force in its foundation year. His dynamic running game earned the speedster a well-deserved call-up to the Australian Barbarians for two Tests against England in June, and a place in the Qantas Wallabies training squad.
Cummins was in the Australian 7s team for the 2010 Commonwealth Games competition and is on track to claim a place in Robbie Deans 2011 Wallaby World Cup team

PERTH

BEN WHITTIKAR

Ben Whittaker is a Western Force Academy player who relocated to Perth from Sydney after completing his studies. This talented hooker is a former Australia A Schools representative and a member of the Cottesloe Rugby Club in Perth. After being named in the Australian u/20 squad for 2009 , 2009 Whittaker made his Super 14 debut for the Force during their Round 11 clash against the Lions in Perth. In  2010 he was the regular starting hooker and continues to impress with his solid set piece and mobility around the field.

PERTH

NATHAN CHARLES

Western Force hooker has started with a bang in the opening rounds of the 2012 Super Rugby season. After playing the final seven matches of the 2010 season as an injury replacement player, Charles continued his rapid rise in his first full Super Rugby season during 2011.  He was one of only three Emirates Western Force players to play all 16 matches, starting in eight, and combined with fellow up and comer Ben Whittaker to form a formidable hooker pairing at the club. A former Australian Schoolboy he knows exactly what it takes to make the transition from young talent to professional athlete.

PERTH

ADAM FREIER

Seen as an influential and forward thinking man on all rugby fronts he is renowned for his skills in the loose and dynamism at ruck time which has seen the pocket rocket accumulate 60 'Super points' and countless playing awards. The most capped Waratah hooker in history joins us with 25 Wallaby caps to his name and he's not finished there. After making his Super 14 debut with the brumbies in 2000 he has gone on to claim 88 caps with ACT and the 'Tahs' . A hardworking, dedicated professional that pushes all the limits Adam drives himself and those around him to levels many thought impossible.

MELBOURNE

LUKE HOLMES

An explosive and dynamic player, Luke’s crafty ball skills, agility around the field, line out accuracy and effective scrummaging, he is without a doubt putting himself in a great position for his first Wallaby jersey. After captaining Australian Schools and Australian 21's honours Luke ventured to the West, hooking up with the Western Force in 2005. With 4 years of Super Rugby under his belt and over 30 caps, Luke returns home to Sydney to join brother Josh at the Waratahs. His understanding of the technicalities come scrum and line out time, in both the hooker and prop roles sees him as a valuable mentor to aspiring junior front rowers at any level.

MELBOURNE