Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels prop Matt Gibbon has re-signed with the Super Rugby Pacific club.
The 27-year-old made his debut in Argentina last year and featured five times for the Wallabies. His re-signing comes hot on the heels of the Rebels’ announcement that Taniela Tupou will be at the club from next season.
The two-year deal is Gibbon’s first dual contract with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels, having earned his first Super Rugby cap in 2019 after being brought to the club on a train and trial basis during the pre-season.
Born in Lismore, Gibbon honed his craft playing for Southern Districts in the Shute Shield before continuing his development in the National Rugby Championship with the NSW Country Eagles and Melbourne Rising.
Gibbon is set to win a 50th Super Rugby cap against the Hurricanes on Friday night in Melbourne.
“I’m stoked to re-sign with Australian Rugby for another couple of years and to repay the Rebels who gave me my first professional opportunity,” Gibbon said in a statement.
“I know I’ve got a lot of improvement left in my game and am looking forward to continuing to work with the Melbourne coaches to get the most out of my potential.
“Playing for the Wallabies last year was a dream come true and getting that taste of Test Rugby has certainly lit a fire inside me to work harder and earn more of those opportunities.”
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones added: “Matt’s a good hard-working player who will continue to develop under the coaching of Kevin Foote at the Rebels.”
“We will be watching his development during the Super Rugby Pacific season closely.”
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