Fiji born front-rower Lington Ieli has re-committed to the ACT Brumbies until the end of 2028.
He made a try-scoring debut for Australia A in their 71-7 win over Japan XV two weeks ago.
Ieli who is originally from Rotuma moved to Australia at a very young age, before he was scouted by the Brumbies Academy, and later went on to represent the Australian U20s last year.
He enjoyed a breakout season in Super Rugby Pacific in 2025, making seven appearances for the Brumbies which led to some higher, historic honours against the British & Irish Lions.
The promising prop packed down in the Brumbies’ front-row for their clash with the Lions at GIO Stadium, before being named to start in an All-Star front-row for the First Nations & Pasifika XV.
He had previously been named in a wider-training squad for the Wallabies ahead of the Lions Series, leading to other representative honours against the tourists and later with Australia A.
The front-rower says the Brumbies have helped him thrive and improve as a player and a person and he can’t wait to continue his journey and develop his game further with this group in Canberra.
He says he is really happy and glad for the opportunity to stay and keep playing for this incredible club.
Brumbies coach, Stephen Larkham says the progress Ieli has made in the last year has been incredible, and he’s grown into an outstanding young rugby player.
Larkham says what’s been most impressive is his work-rate and desire to improve and that Ieli has developed exceptionally well in his set-piece areas and particularly the scrum.
He says they’re excited to have Ieli on board for the next three seasons.
Source : rugbypass.com
