Australia A Trains at SGS WISE Campus

Australia staff were full of praise for the campus and its team:

Rob Sieb, Head Coach of Australia A, shared:
"The helpful staff and superb facilities at SGS enabled our programme to maintain a focus on high performance."

Forwards Coach Zane Hilton commented on the campus’s suitability for the team’s needs:
"When touring, having access to world-class facilities and a safe environment is critical to a team's success. At SGS, the welcoming nature of the community, coupled with the ability to move between facilities within such close proximity, made the training day flow perfectly."

Brendan Whelan, Head of Athletic Performance, emphasised the dedication of the SGS team:
"The facilities at SGS are ideal for a traveling high-performance team. The staff couldn't have been better. Ian was outstanding, assisting with our requirements prior to arrival and on a daily basis once we arrived."

SGS College’s Head of WISE Commercial and Events, Ian Holtby, expressed his pride in hosting the team:
"We were absolutely delighted to host Rugby Australia here at the Home of Sport WISE Campus for the last two weeks. This is after months of planning, making sure they have everything in place and ensuring they have a professional environment to work in.

They have been a joy to work alongside, engaging with all our students in sport and media, finding time for local rugby clubs to watch training and interact with them. We would welcome them back anytime—pure class."

The WISE Campus, with its state-of-the-art training pitches, recovery suites, and advanced gym facilities, provides a seamless experience for elite teams. Its layout and community spirit create an ideal environment for focused, effective preparation.

This collaboration also offered valuable opportunities for SGS students, who benefited from interaction with the Australia A team, gaining insights into elite-level sports preparation and media engagement.

SGS College is proud to have contributed to Australia A’s journey and wishes the team success in their upcoming endeavours.