Palmer agrees Brumbies switch

Talented prop signs two-year deal

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Palmer agrees Brumbies switch

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Talented prop Dan Palmer has agreed a two-year deal to move to the Brumbies next season.

The 21-year-old has represented Australia at Schoolboys, Under-19s and Under-20s levels - and has been tipped to break in to the full national side in the future.

However, he has found his progress at the Waratahs blocked by Wallabies trio Benn Robinson, Al Baxter and Sekope Kepu - with Palmer making just eight appearances for the franchise since his debut in 2008.

And Palmer is now relishing the chance to kick-start his career at the Brumbies.

"The direction the Brumbies are heading in was a key consideration for me in the process as was putting myself in a position where I could play some regular rugby," he said.

"As a footballer, you want to be playing football.

"I've spoken to Youngy [scrum coach Bill Young] and Friendy [head coach Andy Friend] and I'm excited about where they want to take the side. I've also spoken to a few ex-Brumbies and a few of the guys there now, and from all reports there's a great culture there and everyone I've spoken to is enjoying or did really enjoy their time there.

"There's a lot to be learnt from playing alongside guys like Ben Alexander, Shep [Guy Shepherdson] and Salesi [Ma'afu].

"They've all be around the traps and they're very qualified at what they do, so I don't think you can put yourself in a side with those guys and not learn anything off them, which is a very exciting opportunity for me."