 If we were playing like we are now, we wouldn't be successful ..."

The Rebels inaugural season kicked off on 18 February, with a Round One match against the Waratahs (NSW) at home, in front of over 24,000 people.The Rebels made four changes to the starting 15 to take on the Brumbies on 25 February, in front of over 14,000 people.Huxley moved to inside centre (number 12), allowing Mark Gerrard to make his debut at full back.