Valetini

James Slipper, Dave Porecki and Allan Ala’alatoa are listed first in the front row; Darcy Swain and Cadeyrn Neville in the second row, Rob Valetini, Michael Hooper and Gleeson are in the back row, in front of Nic White and Noah Lolesio in the halves.

Outstanding performances during the July series against England and in the Rugby Championship (TRC) gave Koroibete a sufficient cushion in the voting tally to finish ahead of loose forward Rob Valetini.

There was a decent wrap up on the powerful Valetini, and then continued to be busy with his tackles, making 11 in the opening half alone.

The Waikato Chiefs secured a 28-21 victory over the Otago Highlanders, with Kemu Valetini's drop goal in extra time sealing a thrilling 39-36 win for the Fijian Drua against the New South Wales Waratahs.

Four players will make their Brumbies debuts in the starting fifteen with lock Richie Arnold, flanker Rob Valetini, number eight Isi Naisarani and winger Chance Peni all making their first starts for the ACT side.