QLD Premier Rugby: Dragon Flies North to Conquer Rugby Dreams
Sunnybank captain, Brendan Mitchell, tells Rugby News about his impending move to the UK – Michael Atkinson reports.
After four seasons wearing the green, white and black of Sunnybank, captain Brendan Mitchell is departing the club for a foreign opportunity.
Mitchell is an inspirational leader who punches above his weight week-in, week-out and can cover all three backrow positions as well as lock.
He will be a massive loss to the Dragons.
But it’s time for Mitchell to see where rugby can take him.
“I’m going to England, to a club called Bury St. Edmunds” Mitchell told Rugby News.
“They’re about an hour north of London and they play in the National 2 competition.”
The Sunshine Coast junior made the move to Sunnybank in 2014 and the place quickly felt like home.
“They welcomed me with open arms the moment I stepped foot in that place,” said Mitchell.
“They have treated me so well and I felt like I always belonged there.”
His time as a