Brumbies and Wallabies backrower Pete Samu is locked in for another year after re-signing with Australian Rugby until the end of 2023.
30-year-old Samu has settled at the Brumbies after a unique Rugby story saw him play in Cornwall in the United Kingdom straight out of school before returning to play for Randwick in Sydney, followed by a stint in New Zealand where he won two Super Rugby Championships with the Crusaders.
He was lured back to Australia in 2018 to the Brumbies where he again tasted Super Rugby AU success in 2020.
Known for his athleticism, speed and skill, the versatile backrower made his International debut in 2018 against Ireland but narrowly missed selection in the 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.
He has since gone on to wear the Wallaby gold 19 times, starting at openside flanker against Wales in the side’s final Test of 2021 and will chase a maiden Rugby World Cup berth in 2023.
Samu said his family is now settled in Canberra and he loves representing the Brumbies.
“I’m really happy to have my future sorted out early on in the year so I can focus on playing my best Rugby for the Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific,” Samu said.
“I’ve loved my time here at the Brumbies since coming over in 2018, it’s a special club and my family and I are really settled here in Canberra.
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar said the club is thrilled to have the match winner stay on board.
“It’s great for the Brumbies to have Pete locked in for another season,” said McKellar.
“He’s got a point of difference in attack you don’t see from many backrowers and when he’s healthy and on form, he’s a genuine match winner.
“He bought into what we’re about here at the Brumbies from very early on and he’s extremely popular, both within our group and among our members and supporters so we’re all thrilled to have him in a Brumbies jersey until the end of 2023.”
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said Samu will continue to give the Wallabies backrow a point of difference.
“Pete’s a great team man and we’re thrilled he’s extended his commitment to Australian Rugby,” Rennie said.
“His athleticism and speed are a point of difference across the backrow and we think his best footy lies ahead of him in the gold jersey.
“He’s had an unorthodox journey to get to where he is and you can see how motivated he is to make the most of his opportunities.”
The Brumbies take on the new Fijian Drua side at GIO Stadium tomorrow afternoon, 2.35pm. Click here for tickets.
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