Valetini’s exceptional form and durability were recognised after starting in all nine Tests this year, including the July internationals and the Rugby Championship.
Rob Valetini has won his second successive John Eales Medal as the Wallabies Player of the Year, becoming just the third player behind Michael Hooper and Israel Folau to win the prestigious award back-to-back.
“I guess for me, it’s just putting rugby in Australia in a better place, I think it’s sort of looked down on ,” Valetini said. Rob Valetini poses with the John Eales Medal during the 2024 Rugby Australia Awards at Royal Randwick Racecourse.“Something I always want to do is try to lead with my actions,” Valetini said. “We’ve got a great group of boys at the moment... keen to play against the European nations, and, you know, they’re all quite strong, and we’ll be backing ourselves 100 per cent.”
Wilson captained the Wallabies in their last four Tests, becoming the 90th player to lead Australia after capping an impressive international comeback after being axed from the Wallabies squad prior to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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