Rebels re-sign emerging Wallaby forward

By News / Wire

20th November, 2017

Melbourne Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Super Rugby club until the end of the 2020 season.

The 20-year-old played three matches in his maiden season in the competition and became the first home-grown player to debut for the Wallabies after progressing through Victorian Rugby’s elite player pathway.

“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to continue my Super Rugby career in my home town with the Rebels,” Wellington-born Uelese said.

The Rebels rake made his Australia debut off the bench in September against South Africa and scored a try in his second Test, against Argentina in Canberra.

Despite his lack of experience, Uelese established himself as one of Australian rugby’s most promising forwards and is on target to be part of Australia’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign.

“It’s the dream of every player in Australia to represent the Wallabies at a Rugby World Cup but I understand that I’ve still got plenty of hard work ahead of me to improve all areas of my game to give myself the best chance,” he said.

Uelese is with the Wallabies on their spring tour of the UK ahead of the team’s final Test of the year against Scotland on Sunday morning.

The Crowd Says:

2017-11-22T21:24:41+00:00

John R

Roar Guru

Fair points Robbo, love those blokes.

2017-11-22T21:23:44+00:00

John R

Roar Guru

I'm not google. The truth is out there, find it for yourself.

2017-11-22T21:08:47+00:00

The Slow Eater

Guest

Great link. Thanks for sharing

2017-11-22T19:15:49+00:00

Train Without A Station

Guest

Sounds like he’s busy working for the marketing department though...

2017-11-22T10:57:55+00:00

PiratesRugby

Guest

It will be a great forward pack with Adam Coleman on board.

2017-11-22T09:43:58+00:00

Train Without A Station

Guest

“Unit trusts”

2017-11-22T09:24:26+00:00

Bakkies

Guest

A voicemail? They are taking the Michael

2017-11-22T09:21:33+00:00

Woodsie

Guest

Coleman just signed with the Rebels.

2017-11-22T09:15:03+00:00

Woodsie

Guest

Coleman signed with the Rebels today. Got a phone message as a Rebel Army member this afternoon.

2017-11-22T09:13:56+00:00

Paul D

Guest

Vui and Newsome are both Waratahs now.

2017-11-22T09:07:06+00:00

Sam

Guest

The Rebels just announced Coleman to members. Two year deal.

2017-11-22T08:38:01+00:00

Sam

Guest

Just got a voicemail from the Rebels. Adam Coleman signed a two year deal today.

2017-11-22T07:52:17+00:00

jeznez

Roar Guru

The machinations Andy! Sounds like something rugby politicians would do. Would explain why the Tahs haven't recruited any Force players - they are waiting to recruit the Brumbies ones!

2017-11-22T06:05:22+00:00

jack

Roar Rookie

Sadly the group coach photo hasn't changed

2017-11-22T05:42:28+00:00

Sam

Guest

You're both right in a way. Leota and Tuipulotu were earlier but Uelese is the first to make the Wallabies.

2017-11-22T04:33:06+00:00

AndyS

Guest

Not worried that if the Waratahs were most terrible, there might need to be another team sacrificed? Who would that be, with so much face and ego now committed to the Rebels being the big future...? ;)

2017-11-22T03:57:58+00:00

jeznez

Roar Guru

There seems to be clear indication that the Rebels are his preferred squad.

2017-11-22T03:57:09+00:00

jeznez

Roar Guru

Frost?

2017-11-22T02:21:12+00:00

Train Without A Station

Guest

Bloke who criticised Rebels results for 2017 criticises Rebels for not re-signing more of 2017 players... Seems reasonable...