Earlier today AAP’s Mel Woods spoke to Brad Wilkin following the announcement the starting flanker had re-signed with the Melbourne Rebels for a further two seasons.
Wilkin said his teammates were focused on finishing the season strongly on Sunday.
"We definitely want to finish on a high at home as it's something we can take forward into next season," the 26-year-old said.
Wilkin has been one of the Rebels best performers this season.
He had two seasons with the Waratahs but his career stalled there behind Wallabies captain Michael Hooper while he also suffered back to back ACL injuries.
Debuting for the Rebels in 2019, he said there were options to move overseas but he was happy in Melbourne and playing big minutes consistently.
"The work that the Rebels have put into me that allowed me to stay on the park is undervalued so was a big factor in me staying in Melbourne," Wilkin said.
A former under 20s national player, Wilkin is hoping his season doesn't end this Sunday as he eyes possible selection in the Australia A team, who will play three matches in Fiji in July.
"I'm hopeful but not sure - we will have to wait and see," he said.
"Any opportunity to play more footy and develop and grow and be around quality coaches is exciting."
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