Monday, August 9, 2010

Rugby: Brumbies skipper Stephen Hoiles inks new deal, eyes World Cup spot

Brumbies captain Stephen Hoiles has signed up for two more years of Super rugby in Canberra, hoping it will be a springboard to an international recall in time for next year's World Cup.

The 28-year-old Stephen Hoiles, who has played 16 times for Australia, led the Brumbies to sixth place in the Super 14 this season, four points shy of a place in the semi-finals.

Hoiles said he was certain the Brumbies were capable of a better finish next year, and that he still had some more to contribute at international level. "The World Cup is certainly a big thing for everyone playing in Australia next year," he told the Brumbies' website (www.brumbies.com.au).

"You never give up on playing for your country and I know that playing in Canberra gives me the best opportunity to do that."

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