The Brumbies have finalised their scrum-half options for the forthcoming Super 15 season with Patrick Phibbs signing a fresh contract in Canberra.
Phibbs, who made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds in 2005, has signed a one-year extension while and Academy player Nick White has signed on in the senior squad for two terms.
Phibbs joined the franchise on a training contract back in his debut year and was selected for each fixture for the ACT-based side in 2010 after playing all 13 matches in 2008 and 2009. This season he recorded his 50th Super Rugby cap for the Brumbies at the Blues.
The 28-year-old has also represented the Australian U19's (2000), the Australian Sevens squad (2001-2004) and Australia A (2008).
Meanwhile White, a former Australia Schools shadow squad member, joined the Brumbies Academy in 2008 and was the starting scrum-half for the Australian U20's squad in their IRB Junior World Championship final against New Zealand in Argentina last month. He was also a member of the 2009 Australian U20's squad.
The 20-year-old is the fourth member of the Academy, along with Michael Hooper, Ed Stubbs and Colby Faingaa to be promoted to the Brumbies squad for next season. And CEO Andrew Fagan says Phibbs and White provide balance to a key position.
"We're very pleased to have Pat and Nick in the squad along with Josh Valentine, who will provide three genuine scrum-half options for the side in 2011," he told the Brumbies website.
"Pat has been a consistent performer for the side over the past six seasons. He's been a very reliable player and brings a great deal of experience having brought up his 50th Super Rugby cap this year.
"Nick showed his potential for the [Australian] Under 20's this season and has risen to each challenge he's been presented with. He's a very enthusiastic and committed young player who will make the most of his opportunities next year and beyond."
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