First Tom Wright. Now Cadeyrn Neville. The ACT Brumbies have landed another key player signing, with the towering lock extending his stay in the capital for at least another two years.
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It can be revealed Neville has re-signed with the club and Rugby Australia until at least the end of 2022, with Wallabies duties on the horizon for the second-rower.
The 31-year-old Manly product had a sparking start to the Super Rugby season and has since been named on a Wallabies players of national interest squad.
The Brumbies lured Neville back to Australian Rugby earlier this year following a three-season stint in the Japanese Top League.
He's flagged as a key figure for the club moving forward and having found a home in the capital, Neville says it was an easy decision to stay.
"I feel like I've only just started scratching the surface here, so I'm really excited to see what the team can achieve here over the next couple of years," Neville said.
"Having been away for a few years, it's been nice to be home in Australia and my family and I have settled into life in Canberra really well.
"I've been really impressed with everyone in the organisation and I believe we're capable of some really good things, which made it an easy decision to stay."
The Brumbies are working their way through their off-contract stars, having also extended in-form winger Wright's time in Canberra last week.
Neville, a former Rebel and Queensland lock, has played 70 Super Rugby matches and his signature was a top priority for the club as Darcy Swain and Nick Frost continue their development.
"Keeping Cadeyrn at the club was a top priority for us so we're delighted he'll be sticking around," coach Dan McKellar said.
"He was outstanding for us this season pre-COVID, particularly that last game against the Waratahs where you could tell he was getting comfortable within our structures.
"He hasn't had a full preseason with us yet and we feel Caderyn's best footy lays in front of him at the Brumbies and also as he pushes for higher honours.
"In Super Rugby, you need guys with his experience to help drive standards and to help the young guys coming through, so for guys like Darcy and Nick, having a real pro like Cadeyrn to work with is crucial, on and off the field."
SUPER RUGBY AU ROUND NINE
Friday: ACT Brumbies v Western Force at Canberra Stadium, 7.05pm.
Lucie Bertoldo
Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.
Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.
