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Valetini to start for the Brumbies in Super AU final

Valetini to start for the Brumbies in Super AU final

By Semi Turaga
06/05/2021
Valetini who was born in Melbourne was Man of the Match during the Brumbies 22-9 win over the Western Force in the Qualifying final. [Image: brumbiesrugby.com]

Rob Valetini who has links to Fiji will start for the Brumbies against the Reds in the Super Rugby Australia final on Saturday.

His parents are both Fijians.

The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the premier back-rowers in Australia since making his debut in 2018.

Valetini who was born in Melbourne was Man of the Match during the Brumbies 22-9 win over the Western Force in the Qualifying final.

Other players starting for the Brumbies are Scott Sio, Allan Alaalatoa, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau and Tom Banks.

The Brumbies will play the Reds in the Super Rugby Australia final at 9.45pm Saturday.

BRUMBIES (1-15): Scott Sio, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Banks

Reserves: Folau Fainga'a, Harry Lloyd, Tom Ross, Henry Stowers, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Reesjan Pasitoa, Mack Hansen

INs: Henry Stowers, Harry Lloyd OUTs: Pete Samu, James Slipper

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