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Brumbies' Peter Playford gets away, Brumbies V Reds - AAP Image/Mark Graham
In the past few weeks, there has been much exchanging of talent between the Super 14 squads. But the undoubted beneficiary of all this jockeying has been the Brumbies.
The team has only gotten rid of people they really didn’t need, and haven’t really lost any stars who have a big impact on their team. Let’s say that both Rocky Elsom and James O’Connor sign up, as it appears they may, then their best team appears like this:
1. Ben Alexander
2. Stephen Moore
3. Guy Shepherson
4. Peter Kimlin
5. Mark Chisholm
6. Rocky Elsom
7. George Smith
8. Stephen Hoiles
9. Josh Valentine
10. Matt Giteau
11. Francis Fainifo
12. Tyrone Smith
13. Stirling Mortlock
14. Adam Ashley-Cooper
15. James O’Connor
16. Jerry Yanuyanutawa
17. Huia Edmonds
18. Ben Hand/Mitch Chapman
19. Salvi/Chapman
20. Pat Phibbs
21. Christian Lealiifano/ Matt Toomua/ Gene Fairbanks
22. Afusipa Taumoepau/ Matt Toomua
This Wallaby-ladened team would strongly rival the Brumbies championship teams of 2001 and 2004, and may, if they stick together for a few seasons and play to their potential, be one of the greatest ever groups of Super rugby players assembled in one team ever.
For a betting person, the smart money must go on the Brumbies for 2010.
Join The Roar rugby editor Christy Doran, former Wallaby Matt Toomua and a cast of regular and special guests as they look at the biggest issues in the game on The Roar Rugby Podcast. If you’re looking for great odds on the next game check out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Chances are you’re about to lose. Set a deposit limit.