New Zealand- birthed centre Ollie Sapsford has actually established his views on theNo 12 jersey at the ACT Brumbies in advance of the new Super Rugby project.
The Brumbies have actually been just one of the much more constant Super Rugby sides on either side of the Tasman for fairly a long time currently.
After winning the Super Rugby AU last versus the Queensland Reds in 2020, the Brumbies went back to the huge dancing a year later on previously encountering New Zealand for the very first time in a number of years.
In in 2015’s Super Rugby Pacific period, the Brumbies dropped agonisingly except an additional last– shedding ultimate runners-up the Blues 20-19 in Auckland.
It remained in that video game that an increasing celebrity, that has an one-of-a-kind tale, obtained his initial possibility to begin a Super Rugby suit.
Utility back Ollie Sapsford began at outside centre for the popular Australian franchise business after Len Ikitau was put on hold.
After obtaining a preference of initial XV rugby with the Brumbies, Sapsford confessed that he’s “had my eyes” on theNo 12 jersey complying with Irae Simone’s separation.
“I had my eyes (on the 12 jersey) last year. I was really lucky to work ‘E’ when he was here and he taught me a lot,” Sapsford stated.
“He’s a good bloke and have an exceptional year last year.
“I learnt a lot from him and Len (Ikitau), who I’m looking forward to keep learning from, but I’d be lying if I said my eyes weren’t on it.
“It’s all about building from last year. I really enjoyed my first year here, and ticked off a lot of goals I’ve been working towards.
“We didn’t get the result (last year) and then I went back to NZ to carry on with Mitre 10 so I didn’t get to reflect until I came eyehere in December.
“I was really proud (to start in the semi) of the moment. It was unfortunate what happened to Len the week before but I have been waiting for my opportunity and it came.
“I was really excited and happy with how it all went but this year is another year and I just want to keep building from where we left off.”
The Brumbies will certainly additionally lackWallabies Tom Banks Folau Fainga’ an as well as Scott Sio, that all left the club after in 2015’s Super Rugby project.
But these separations will certainly additionally cause chances for others– consisting of Sapsford.
As reported by the Canberra Times, New Zealand- birthed Sapsford was playing Aussie Rules in Western Australia when he made a decision to chase his rugby desire once more.
After betting Hawks Bay in the rural competitors in New Zealand, along with being a gotten gamer with the All Blacks Sevens group, the 27-year-old began his initial Super Rugby suit in 2015.
“Last year we were quite fortunate to have the same players on the field week-in, week-out,” assistant instructor Rob Seib stated.
“Guys like Ollie (Sapsford) on the fringe probably didn’t get the minutes they would’ve liked so I know with more opportunity he’s going to excel.
“He’s someone who has impressed with the condition he’s come back from pre-season. He’s hitting PBs, decision-making is really sharp and he’s someone in the group that can impress if given the opportunity.”
