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Brumbies move to secure fly-half amid Noah Lolesio exit plans

Noah Lolesio of the Brumbies warms up ahead of the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, on April 12, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

The ACT Brumbies have moved to shore up their options at fly-half with Declan Meredith signing a new two-year deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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The 25-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2025. He’s started in several key fixtures aswell as crossing for a try in the Brumbies’ landmark 21–20 win over the Blues at Eden Park in March.

To date he has made 13 appearances for the side.

Originally from Cairns in Queensland, Meredith developed his game with junior club Barron Trinity before relocating to Canberra in 2019. He initially joined the Brumbies on an Elite Development contract and aligned with local club Wests Lions, the former side of head coach Stephen Larkham.

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“I’m very happy and excited to be able to stay at the Brumbies for a couple more years,” Meredith said. “The club gave me the first opportunity to make my mark in the sport and I’m extremely grateful. It means a lot to me to wear the Brumbies colours and represent the rugby community in Canberra.”

His time at Wests saw him pick up the MacDougall Medal in 2023 as the John I Dent Cup’s standout player. That same year he earned his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders, stepping up from the wider training squad.

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He is comfortable at full back as well as fly-half and offers a multi-dimensional option as the side prepares for the likely departure of Noah Lolesio. The on-and-off-again Wallabies standoff is set to pursue opportunities overseas.

“We’re very happy that Declan has committed his future to the club. He’s an exciting talent who has grown immensely since he arrived in 2019,” Thomson said.

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“His versatility in the backline is a huge asset to us, with the ability to play in several different positions.

“He demonstrated his potential with his performances earlier in the season and we’re looking forward to seeing how he develops over the coming years.”

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