ACT Brumbies hooker Siliva Siliva has signed with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2016 and 2017 Super Rugby seasons, but will remain in Canberra next year.
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The 22-year-old has played 14 games for the Brumbies during his three seasons at the club, and missed all of 2012 because of a knee injury.
Siliva's departure means the Brumbies will be on the lookout for an understudy to Wallabies captain Stephen Moore beyond next season.
Moore, 31, recently signed a one-year extension, taking his contract to the end of 2016, while 33-year-old Josh Mann-Rea has one more year left on his deal.
Siliva, a former Australian schoolboys representative in 2008 and Australian under-20s player in 2011, grew up in Melbourne and spent the 2010 season at the Western Force.
He said the chance to be closer to his family was a factor in his decision to move south.
"I was born and raised in Melbourne, and it's where I learnt and played all my footy, so to return with the Rebels is something I hold pretty close to my heart," Siliva said.
"To be closer to my family, after being away for a while, is definitely exciting.
"I can't wait to give what I have got to the program and play good football for my new team in my home town."
