The Brumbies and Australian Rugby have received a major boost with Ryan and Lachlan Lonergan inking long-term extensions.
The deals will keep the siblings in the nation's capital until 2025, the first two players to commit for the British and Irish Lions tour.
Lachlan was handed his Wallabies debut during the French series, appearing four times in 2021.
Meanwhile, Ryan has emerged as one of the key leaders at the Brumbies, named in the Wallabies squad for the start of the month.
“I’m grateful to have this opportunity to stay at the Brumbies and in Australian rugby," Lachlan said in a statement
“Achieving some of my goals, like playing for the Wallabies in the first few years of my career has been great but I know I’ve got more work to do to continue to earn opportunities and I think the Brumbies and Australian rugby is the best place for me to do that.
“Obviously playing with Ryan and a bunch of boys I’ve come through the ranks with at Brumbies is awesome.
“I’m really pleased to have my future sorted and to know I’ll be playing my rugby here in Australia and at the Brumbies," Ryan added.
“Playing for the team I supported growing up and coming into work every day with Noss (Lachlan) and a great bunch of boys is a dream come true and something I’m very grateful for.
“I’m excited about the direction of the club and it’s great so now that I can just focus on my rugby and hopefully push for more opportunities at the Brumbies and with the Wallabies.”
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Brumbies coach Dan McKellar, who made Ryan captain against the Force, was excited to see two local products remain at the Brumbies, forming a key piece of their future.
“It’s fantastic to have Lonners and Noss commit their future to the Brumbies, and for the club, retaining two top-quality players and men for the future is very important," McKellar added.
“The whole ACT rugby community will be delighted to see the boys stay at the Brumbies.
"They’ve come through the ranks, earned their opportunities and will be important players for the Brumbies for many years to come.”
