Brumbies eye S14 title
15 Dec 2009
Brumbies skipper Stephen Hoiles believes the current squad are strong enough to win next year’s Super 14.
Two-time champions the Brumbies last won the tournament in 2004 with a 47-38 victory against the Crusaders, but the Canberra-based franchise have suffered a slump in recent years as they failed to make the semi-finals since then.
However, major changes have been made to boost their chances next year.
The Brumbies have bolstered their squad with the signings of Matt Giteau, Rocky Elsom, Josh Valentine and Justin Harrison and have also launched a new kit to give the team a fresh-look.
While they will have a formidable squad, Hoiles believes his team will need to work hard to triumph next season.
‘We’re expecting big things from this side next year,’ Hoiles told rugbyheaven.com.au. ‘But just by having a good list and expectation, it doesn’t mean you can be complacent. We’d be fools to think that just by signing some players and finishing in the top half of the comp last season is going to win us the competition in 2010.
‘We’ve got to do a lot of work, we have to be smart about it and understand how we want to play, and I think we’re on track to doing that.’
20 Comments
15 Dec 2009, 10:28 am
Brumble Dragonz
15 Dec 2009, 12:05 pm
Pretty strong team this along with the new signings… top half of the table at best though.. Will take a few games to gel.
15 Dec 2009, 12:48 pm
I thought next year, 2010, is the Super 15???
15 Dec 2009, 12:57 pm
But they lost Clyde Rathbone?
15 Dec 2009, 13:24 pm
1. Ben Alexander 2. Stephen Moore 3. Guy Shepherdson
4. Mark Chisholm 5. Justin Harrison
6. Rocky Elsom 7. George Smith 8. Stephen Hoiles
9. Josh Valentine 10. Matt Giteau
12. Tyrone Smith/Matt Toomua 13. Mortlock
11. Frankie Fainifo 14. Alfi Mafi
15. Ashley-Cooper
Very strong side on paper. Halves combo new to the Brumbies but had a year together already with the Force.
Hopefully they can bring back some of the Brumbies former glory. I’m confident
15 Dec 2009, 13:32 pm
as much as i hate to admit it they r a good side
15 Dec 2009, 13:33 pm
you know what they say dunning the games not played on paper
15 Dec 2009, 13:38 pm
@klippies101: Too true. Probably my one concern is there is a lot of current Wallabies in that team who won’t be allowed back to training until January.
That only really gives them a few weeks to train with the rest of the squad before the season kicks off.
15 Dec 2009, 14:42 pm
iam pretty sure its like riding a boke DONUT they will fit right back in the with the squad
15 Dec 2009, 14:43 pm
Brumbies do look good – backrow combination looks devestatintg ….. How does their draw look ?
15 Dec 2009, 14:47 pm
@klippies101: Thought you were saying ” to ride a bloke ” nearly fell off my chair !LOL
Saders will also be back in contention next year
15 Dec 2009, 15:59 pm
ja but its never save to go back in the water . watch out for the sharks next year
15 Dec 2009, 16:01 pm
i meant safe to go back in the water. off my game today
15 Dec 2009, 16:12 pm
@klippies101:
Must be the Klippies
15 Dec 2009, 16:56 pm
they’ve had a good enough list for the past few seasons.
who’s coaching them is a better question?
15 Dec 2009, 17:38 pm
i think adam friend is the brumbies coach
15 Dec 2009, 17:44 pm
it used to be billy connolly
16 Dec 2009, 11:09 am
powerful outfit on paper…..they play bulls at loftus this year…
16 Dec 2009, 12:28 pm
Looks like they may be the best Aussie side next year, toppling Tahs. Both very strong contenders for playoffs along with the Bulls, Sharks, Crusaders and Hurricanes.
16 Dec 2009, 17:19 pm
I agree. Something tells me they are gonna win in 2010. OH…sorry, I am high….
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