The ACT Brumbies rugby union team held a unique presentation at training session recently when it handed a complete set of jerseys to the CO of HMAS Canberra, CMDR Roger Boyce.

Wallaby and ACT Brumbies captain, George Gregan made the presentation to CMDR Boyce, who was extremely complimentary of the relationship between the ship and the team.

"It's great because we're HMAS Canberra and the Brumbies are a Canberra team," he said.

"When the ship's team wear the jerseys it definitely gives them a psychological edge to be associated with such a successful and popular organisation," he said.

George Gregan was also presented with caps from the ship in appreciation for the jerseys and was quick to acknowledge their continued support.

"We know the ship's company on HMAS Canberra get a real buzz out of wearing the Brumbies jerseys as we do. We're looking forward to catching up with them soon and having a look around the ship," he said.

The ship's rugby team has proudly worn the Brumbies jerseys both nationally and internationally with great success.

With the Brumbies having secured last season's Super 12 premiership, Canberra's ship's company is kept constantly up to date with Brumbies information via e-mail and video tapes of the games.

HMAS Canberra will be on overseas duty for the next six months, however they intend to find time to barrack for their team when the Brumbies take on the Queensland Reds in the first game of the year on February 23 at Bruce Stadium.

Story PTE Sean Burton