Four more set to sign deals

The ACT Brumbies' strong form on the field has transferred off it, with the club set to re-sign four more players today.

It is understood powerful No.8 Ita Vaea, outside centre Andrew Smith and rookie duo Scott Fardy and Jesse Mogg have all committed to new deals to remain with the Brumbies.

Coach Jake White is on the verge of finalising his roster for the 2013 campaign with only a couple of spots still up for grabs for next season.

The Brumbies also re-signed five players two weeks ago.

Vaea resisted the temptation to join another Australian franchise and it is believed both the NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds expressed interest in luring him away from the capital.

Fardy and Mogg have signed upgraded contracts to join the full-time squad this season.

Both have played every game for the Brumbies this year despite being in the extended player squad.

White gave the pair their Super Rugby opportunity and they have established themselves as two of the Brumbies' top performers.

From the Brumbies' top 30 contracted players this year, Michael Hooper will join the Waratahs next season, Ben Hand will move to France and Jono Owen has already left to join the Melbourne Rebels.

Fardy, Mogg and Scott Sio have been promoted to replace them on the full-time roster.

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