Melbourne Rebels forward Brad Wilkin believes his team can build on this year's performances in the Super Rugby Pacific after their current season came to an end with Friday's 33-17 loss to the ACT Brumbies.The Rebels had harboured hopes of squeezing into the playoffs after the Auckland Blues' victory ove
Melbourne Rebels forward Brad Wilkin believes his team can build on this year's performances in the Super Rugby Pacific after their current season came to an end with Friday's 33-17 loss to the ACT Brumbies.
"We've got a platform there now where we know how we want to play, what that looks like and what it takes to win," said Wilkin. "The group is very strong and we'll keep working towards next year and I think we'll be a lot better for it."
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