Brumbies cut halves Josh Holmes and James Stannard from their 2010 squad
May 08, 2009 http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...002381,00.html
The Brumbies have cut Wallabies hopeful Josh Holmes and fellow halfback James Stannard from their 2010 playing roster.
The club ended a week of speculation about which two of its three halfbacks would be cut by announcing that Patrick Phibbs had been offered a one-year deal.
Financial issues mean the Brumbies only have room for two halfbacks in their 2010 squad with one of those spots going to Josh Valentine who signed from the Western Force this week.
Brumbies coach Andy Friend said it was a tough decision but one made in the best interest of the club.
"It was a difficult decision, we've got three quality players there," Friend said.
"We had a situation where only one could stay and that decision has been made in favour of Patrick Phibbs who I think has been one of our form halfbacks this year."
"He's a player with a lot of experience, he's been at the Brumbies for five years, he's got good game sense and good game control, and I think he'll add to our group next year."
AAP
