So the coaching staff has given power to the players and revamped their pre-season training program in a bid to prosper in Super Rugby Pacific.

Clubs across the competition will unveil their full squads on Monday morning as the Brumbies prepare to kick off the second week of the club's pre-season training schedule.

Assistant coaches Laurie Fisher and Rod Seib are steering the ship in the absence of Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar following his duties on the Wallabies' Spring Tour.

Speed, power and high intensity efforts have taken centre stage as the main focus for Brumbies coaches leading into the club's season opener against Moana Pasifika on February 18 in Auckland.

MORE RUGBY UNION

The Brumbies will play a trial match against the NSW Waratahs in Bowral on January 29, with coaches now trying to strike a balance with a new outlook on pre-season training.

"We asked the players for feedback at the end of last season and they felt too often they were in a mindset of surviving and getting through it rather than prospering and getting better," Fisher said.

"We're really trying to find that balance between working hard enough but not so hard so you're conscious of turning up to get better, not just turning up to get through the session, 'I'll just get through the next session and I'll be alright'.

"It's really to try to encourage a positive mindset."

The bulk of the Brumbies' Wallabies contingent will return to pre-season training on January 4 with a handful to be given a little bit more time off. Thirteen of the Brumbies' 35-man 2022 squad played for the Wallabies this year. Five more spent time in the Australian camp.

Nic White, Len Ikitau and Pete Samu are poised to spend another week in the UK after being named to play for the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday [AEDT].

McKellar will link up with the group after Christmas.

"We're always about trying to get better. Last pre-season was a real focus on conditioning, this year it's about speed, power and training at high intensity," McKellar said.

"At the same time we're making sure we get the balance right with getting the work in that needs to be done. We've just had a shift in how we want to approach it. Laurie, Rod and [head of performance] Brad Mayo are doing a superb job in delivering it and executing.

"We're only one week into pre-season, but the boys have been working hard there for a number of months with some time off in-between. It's good, we were due for a little freshen up and I think the players are appreciating it and they can see why we've taken the approach we've taken."

Twenty-six members of the Brumbies' 2021 squad return next season, while former players return in fullback Jesse Mogg and playmaker Rod Iona. Tighthead prop Sefo Kautai and loosehead prop Fred Kaihea also join the squad in a full-time capacity after earning caps this year.

Five new additions feature in the squad in back-rower Ed Kennedy, midfielders Chris Feauai-Sautia, Ollie Sapsford and Hudson Creighton, and outside back Cam Clark.

ACT BRUMBIES 2022 SQUAD

Prop: Allan Alaalatoa, 27, (Uni-Norths Owls); Fred Kaihea, 22, (Queanbeyan Whites); Sefo Kautai, 25, (Canberra Royals); Tom Ross, 23, (Gungahlin Eagles); James Slipper, 32, (Queanbeyan Whites); Scott Sio, 30, (Tuggeranong Vikings)

Hooker: Folau Fainga'a, 26, (Wests Lions); Lachlan Lonergan, 22, (Tuggeranong Vikings); Connal McInerney, 26, (Canberra Royals); Billy Pollard, 19, (Uni-Norths Owls)

Lock: Nick Frost, 22, (Queanbeyan Whites); Tom Hooper, 20, (Tuggeranong Vikings); Cadeyrn Neville, 33, (Uni-Norths Owls); Darcy Swain, 24, (Tuggeranong Vikings)

Back-row: Jahrome Brown, 25, (Gungahlin Eagles); Ed Kennedy, 27, (Canberra Royals); Luke Reimer, 21, (Wests Lions); Pete Samu, 29, (Gungahlin Eagles); Rory Scott, 21, (Canberra Royals); Rob Valetini, 23, (Wests Lions)

Scrumhalf: Lachie Albert, 20, (Wests Lions); Ryan Lonergan, 23, (Tuggeranong Vikings); Nic White, 31, (Queanbeyan Whites)

Flyhalf: Rodney Iona, 30, (Tuggeranong Vikings); Noah Lolesio, 21, (Tuggeranong Vikings)

Centre: Hudson Creighton, 22, (Queanbeyan Whites); Chris Feauai-Sautia, 28, (Gungahlin Eagles); Len Ikitau, 23, (Tuggeranong Vikings); Irae Simone, 26, (Uni-Norths Owls); Ollie Sapsford, 26, (TBC)

Outside back: Tom Banks, 27, (Uni-Norths Owls); Cam Clark, 28, (Gungahlin Eagles); Jesse Mogg, 32, (Wests Lions); Andy Muirhead, 28, (Canberra Royals); Tom Wright, 24, (Wests Lions)

IN: Sefo Kautai, Fred Kaihea, Ed Kennedy, Rod Iona, Hudson Creighton, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Ollie Sapsford, Cam Clark, Jesse Mogg

OUT: Bayley Kuenzle, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Reesjan Pasitoa, Reece Tapine, James Tucker, Harry Lloyd, Mack Hansen, Archer Holz, Solomone Kata

MELBOURNE REBELS 2022 SQUAD

Props: Cabous Eloff, Vaauli (Pone) Faamausili, Matt Gibbon, Cameron Orr, Rhys Van Nek

Hookers: James Hanson, Efi Maafu, Jordan Uelese

Locks: Ross Haylett-Petty, Trevor Hosea, Tom Nowlan, Matt Philip

Backrow: Richard Hardwick, Tamati Ioane, Josh Kemeny, Rob Leota, Michael Wells, Brad Wilkin

Halfbacks: Joe Powell, Moses Sorovi, James Tuttle

Flyhalves: Carter Gordon

Centres: Stacey Ili, Ray Nu'u, Young Tonumaipea, Matt To'omua, Jeral Skelton

Outside backs: Lachlan Anderson, Reece Hodge, Andrew Kellaway, Joe Pincus, Ilikena Vudogo

IN: Tamati Ioane, Joe Pincus, Moses Sorovi, Efi Maafu, Matt Philip

OUT: Lucio Sordoni, Ignacio Calas, Steve Cummins, Lewis Holland, Frank Lomani, Tom Pincus, Dane Haylett-Petty, Isi Naisarani, Marika Koroibete

NSW WARATAHS 2022 SQUAD

Props: Angus Bell, Tiaan Taukipulu, Te Tera Faulkner, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ruan Smith, Archer Holz

Hookers: David Porecki, Tom Horton

Locks: Max Douglas, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Hugh Bokenham, Jeremy Williams

Backrow: Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Lachie Swinton, Carlo Tizzano, Michael Hooper, Will Harris, Hugh Sinclair, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson

Halfbacks: Jack Grant, Jake Gordon, Henry Robertson

Flyhalves: Will Harrison, Tane Edmed, Ben Donaldson

Centres: Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Mosese Tuipulotu

Outside Backs: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Alex Newsome, James Ramm, Tristan Reilly, Tevita Funa, Dylan Pietsch

IN: Ruan Smith, Jed Holloway, Ned Hanigan, Michael Hooper, Tevita Funa, Dylan Pietsch, Archer Holz, Hugh Bokenham

OUT: Robbie Abel, Chris Talakai, Jack Whetton, Sam Caird, Sam Wykes, Jack Dempsey, Tepai Moeroa, Jack Maddocks, Joe Cotton, Chris Tatola

QUEENSLAND REDS 2022 SQUAD

Props: George Blake, Feao Fotuaika, Harry Hoopert, Zane Nonggorr, Taniela Tupou, Dane Zander

Hookers: Richie Asiata, Alex Mafi, Josh Nasser

Locks: Angus Blyth, Lopeti Faifua, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Ryan Smith, Tuaina Taii Tualima,

Backrow: Fraser McReight, Angus Scott-Young, Seru Uru, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright

Halfbacks: Spencer Jeans, Tate McDermott, Kalani Thomas

Flyhalves: Lawson Creighton, Tom Lynagh, James O'Connor

Centres: Josh Flook, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Hamish Stewart

Outside backs: Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Ilaisa Droasese, Mac Grealy, Jordan Petaia, Suliasi Vunivalu

IN: Spencer Jeans, Tom Lynagh, Lopeti Faifua. George Blake

OUT: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Bryce Hegarty, Moses Sorovi

WESTERN FORCE 2022 SQUAD

Props: Bo Abra, Greg Holmes, Harry Lloyd, Santiago Medrano, Tom Robertson, Angus Wagner

Hookers: Feleti Kaitu'u, Andrew Ready, Jack Winchester

Locks: Ryan McCauley, Fergus Lee-Warner, Jackson Pugh, Izack Rodda, Sitaleki Timani, Jeremy Thrush

Backrow: Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander

Halfbacks: Isaac Fines-Leleiwasa, Michael McDonald, Ian Prior

Flyhalves: Jake McIntrye, Reejan Pasitoa

Centres: Kyle Godwin, Richard Kahui, Bayley Kuenzle, Grason Makara

Outside backs: Daniel Ala, Brad Lacey, Manasa Mataele, Jack McGregor, Toni Pulu, Byron Ralston, Jake Strachan, Reece Tapine

IN: Daniel Ala, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Lloyd, Manasa Mataele, Reesjan Pasitoa and Reece Tapine.

OUT: Marcel Brache, Tomas Cubelli, Rob Kearney, Tevita Kuridrani, Jono Lance, Tomas Lezana, Kieran Longbottom, Domingo Miotti, Jordan Olowofela, Jonah Placid and Henry Taefu

FIJIAN DRUA 2022 SQUAD

Props: Haereiti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Meli Tuni, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Manasa Saulo, Samuela Tawake

Hookers: Mesu Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama

Locks: Chris Minimbi, Ratu Rotuisolia, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Viliame Rarasea, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta

Backrow: Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi, Nemani Nagusa, Raikabula Momoedonu, Rusiate Nasove, Vilive Miramira

Halfbacks: Leone Nawai, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli

Flyhalves: Teti Tela, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

Centres: Apisalome Vota, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Kalione Nasoko, Seru Vularika

Outside Backs: Onisi Ratave, Vinaya Habosi, Kitione Taliga, Napolioni Bolaca

Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: