Rebels A to make 2023 debut

Wed, Feb 22, 2023, 5:33 AM
Rebels Media
by Rebels Media

The Melbourne Rebels will launch into their 2023 campaign with a three-game rugby fiesta on Saturday.  

As both the men’s and women’s teams prepare to face the Western Force in Perth, the Melbourne Rebels A will lock horns with Shute Shield side, Eastwood, at Moorabbin Rugby Club.  

The Rebels will field a team compromising of Rebels players including Junior Wallabies stars Zach Hough, Daniel Maiava, Lebron Naea, Mason Gordon, David Vaihu and Leafi Talataina, U19 Academy players, and local Victorian rugby talent from the Dewar Shield. 

Fans are encouraged to attend before the Rebels’ Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off at 10.00pm AEDT from Perth against the Western Force.

Match details 

When: Saturday, 25th February, 3:00 pm  Where: Moorabbin Rugby Club, Harold Caterson Reserve, 92 Keys Rd, Moorabbin 

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