Outside back Declan Meredithto promoted to Brumbies squad ahead of 2023 season

Brumbies have announced that outside back Declan Meredithto has been promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Meredith, who can play at fullback, wing or fly half represented Far-North Queensland, Queensland Country, the ACT and Southern NSW Griffins and the Brumbies Runners.

He was also was recently selected for Australia’s Oceania Sevens campaign in New Zealand.

“It’s truly a dream come true to have this opportunity," he told the club's official website.

“Coming down to Canberra, I wasn’t really on the radar, but I always thought if I stuck at it I had enough to make it and thankfully [ACT Brumbies Academy Head Coach] Dan Hooper offered me a spot to train in the Academy which got my foot in the door.

“Getting the chance to train with the squad last year showed me what’s required at this level, and I’m excited to come into work and get better every day.”

Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham is delighted with Meredithto progressing to the senior squad.

It’s fantastic to see our local competition giving an opportunity to another young talent.”

“Declan’s journey has been amazing and it’s testament firstly to his belief and work ethic that’s he’s earned this opportunity, but also to our Academy and Pathways program that identified his ability to progress to Super Rugby level and put the time and effort into developing him.

“I’ve been really impressed with the vision I’ve seen, particularly from Runners games last year where he looked more than comfortable with and against Super Rugby players and with his ability to cover multiple positions, he’s in a good position to make his professional debut in ACT colours.”