Peter Kimlin of the Brumbies is tackled during the round 17 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Rebels at Canberra Stadium on June 7, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.

Gareth Delve of the Rebels is tackled during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Chiefs at AAMI Park on May 3, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

Ben Mowen of the Brumbies, Dave Dennis of the Waratahs; James Horwill of the Reds, Matt Hodgson of the Western Force and Gareth Delve of the Rebels pose during the 2013 Australian Super Rugby Launch at Sketch, Central Pier on February...More

Richie McCaw of the Crusaders is tackled by Gareth Delve (R) of the Rebels during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Crusaders at AAMI Park on May 12, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Gareth Delve of the Rebels is tackled during the round 11 Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Bulls at AAMI Park on May 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Gareth Delve prepares to offload the ball during a Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby training session at Visy Park on March 6, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Gareth Delve of the Rebels is challenged by George Whitelock of the Crusaders during the Super Rugby trial match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Crusaders at AAMI Park on February 18, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Quade Cooper Wallabies player and Gareth Delve Melbourne Rebels player speak during a 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour Press Conference at Gosch's Paddock on November 28, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

New team Captain Gareth Delve (L) and new club Captain Tim Davidson react during the Melbourne Rebels 2013 captaincy announcement at Visy Park on February 8, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.