Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Australia international Joe Powell from rivals Brumbies ahead of the 2021 season.

Waratahs have kept their play-off hope alive in the ongoing Super Rugby AU competition after edging out Rebels 32-38 at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.

The seventh round of Super Rugby AU saw Waratahs beat Western Force 8-28 while Reds outclassed Rebels with 19-3 win.

Rebels coach Dave Wessels has confirmed the matchday squad for the sixth round of Super Rugby AU game against Brumbies.

Brumbies have made two changes for the sixth round of Super Rugby AU clash against Rebels to be played at Leichhardt Oval on Friday.

Isi Naisarani scored a try in the Super Time as Rebels sealed a thrilling 25-20 win over Western Force in the fifth round of Super Rugby AU.

Queensland Reds have named an unchanged side for the second round of Super Rugby AU clash against Rebels in Sydney on Friday.

With Super Rugby returning in Australia on Friday, TRU caught up with Melbourne Rebels' Geoff Parling to discuss life down under and his excitement ahead of this weekend.