![Geoff Parling playing for the Lions on the 2013 tour of Australia.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170607052549im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/l/7/w/w/image.related.landscape.460x307.gwl82i.png/1496792872864.jpg)
The condition that complicates Parling's Super Rugby deal
The Melbourne Rebels have signed former England international and British and Irish Lions second-row forward Geoff Parling for the 2018 Super Rugby season.
Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
The Melbourne Rebels have signed former England international and British and Irish Lions second-row forward Geoff Parling for the 2018 Super Rugby season.
The NSW Waratahs have emerged as a potential lifeline for Rob Simmons after the Australian and Queensland forward was shown the door by the Reds for next season.
Fiji coach John McKee has turned the heat on a number of Wallabies with Fijian heritage, saying the pressure is all on them when they compete against their home country this weekend.
Tatafu Polota-Nau might be in a battle with his former NSW Waratahs teammate Tolu Latu for a Wallabies hooker spot this week but that hasn't stopped him from throwing a few cheeky verbal barbs.
Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu grins from ear to ear when you bring up that try from the Waratahs match on the weekend against the Chiefs.
Will Genia admits he is fatigued after a long season in Europe, but says returning to Australia for Wallabies duty has given him fresh energy and optimism he can secure a deal with the Queensland Reds next year.
Michael Cheika has saved a little surprise up his sleeve by bringing in 21-year-old NSW Waratahs playmaker Mack Mason to the Wallabies squad as a development player.
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson still believes he is the right man for the top job and says his future within the organisation sits solely with the board.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says the team's first five Tests of 2017 are going to be "like Everest for us" but warns they are ready for the fight as they attempt to restore faith with fans.
The Wallabies' spring tour midfield pairing of Reece Hodge and Tevita Kuridrani looks set to get another chance to shine.
Search pagination
Save articles for later.
Subscribe for unlimited access to news. Login to save articles.
Return to the homepage by clicking on the site logo.