Brumbies sign Force hooker
Abel will link with the Brumbies following a number of standout performances for the University of Canberra Vikings throughout the recent National Rugby Championship (NRC).
The 26-year old is a former Brumbies Academy player and was a standout junior during his days with St Edmunds College in the ACT, forcing his way into the Australian Schoolboys side in 2007.
Abel comes from a talented family, his father and a number of his uncles also played for Northland in New Zealand’s domestic competition. Abel's uncle, Sid Going, represented the All Blacks on 29 occasions between 1967-1977 and his father Tony represented NSW Country.
He played for the Perth Spirit in last year's NRC after being picked up by the Western Force (EPS) for the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby seasons. He did not play any Super Rugby matches in his two years with the Force.
"I've supported the Brumbies since I was a kid and to now have the opportunity to link with this club at a senior level is a dream come true," Abel said.
"I enjoyed every second of my time with the UC Vikings in the NRC.
"To be staying in Canberra to train with and learn from Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore and Josh Mann-Rea will really help me develop as a player.”
Abel will join the Brumbies for pre-season training when it begins on Friday.
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