Wallabies twins Saia and Anthony Faingaa have provided a boost for the Queensland Reds ahead of Saturday night’s clash with Melbourne Rebels by re-signing with the Super Rugby champions.
Hooker Saia and centre Anthony have chosen to stay for at least one more year with the Reds despite being overlooked by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) for a top-up contract.
Both were members of Robbie Deans’ 30-man World Cup squad last year but are among several Test players the ARU has been reluctant to keep on their books as they reduce the number of top-up contracts.
The brothers, 25, were reportedly sizing up offers in France and Japan but have decided to stick together and back themselves on a one-year deal with Queensland.
Saia Faingaa will make his first Super Rugby appearance of the season, off the bench against the Rebels at Suncorp Stadium, after overcoming an ankle injury, while Anthony is sidelined by a hamstring strain.