A former St. George Queensland Reds Academy member, Rhys van Nek carries an impressive junior background, having represented the Queensland Schoolboys and Brisbane City Under-19’s in 2017 and 2018, before winning selection in the Australian Under-20’s side in 2019.
In November 2020, van Nek signed with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2021 Super Rugby season. Van Nek arrives in Melbourne in eye-catching form, after the front-rower led his East Tigers to a memorable Hospital Challenge premiership win in Queensland’s Premier First Grade competition, claiming the prestigious Tony Shaw Medal for the best player on the ground.
JW Nov 2020
Career
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Brisbane City Loosehead Prop |
2019 - present |
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ACT Brumbies Tighthead Prop |
2023 - present |
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Australia A Loosehead Prop |
2023 - present |
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Australia U20's Loosehead Prop |
2019 - 2019 |
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Melbourne Rebels Loosehead Prop |
2020 - 2023 |
