Quartet commit to Rebels

The Melbourne Rebels have retained four key players for the 2018 Super Rugby season with captain Nic Stirzaker, hooker James Hanson, lock Steve Cummins and prop Fereti Sa’aga recommitting to the club.

 
Cummins and home-grown talent Sa’aga have committed to another two seasons with the Rebels while Stirzaker and Hanson have put pen to paper on one-year contracts in a boost to the club’s squad for 2018 Super Rugby season.

 
“Our squad for 2018 and beyond continues to take shape with four highly respected and quality individuals who will contribute to the Melbourne Rebels,” Melbourne Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson said.
 
“Nic, James, Steve and Fereti have all significantly contributed positively to the club on and off the field during a challenging season.”

The quartet follow the recent signings of former British & Irish Lions and English international lock Geoff Parling, 2016 World Rugby Sevens Rookie of the Year Henry Hutchison and Australian U20s rising star Harrison Goddard.