Massimo De Lutiis, the impressive young prop, is set to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut with the Queensland Reds this Friday against Moana Pasifika at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. At just 21 years old, De Lutiis has already gained recognition, having trained with the Wallabies earlier this year as their only uncapped invitee at a development camp.
Known for his exceptional gym strength, he broke the Reds’ bench press record last year by lifting 202.5kg, surpassing Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou’s previous mark. Teammate Jeffery Toomaga-Allen praised De Lutiis for his raw talent and dedication both on and off the field, highlighting his potential as a future star of Australian rugby.
Weighing in at 128kg, De Lutiis acknowledged the invaluable front-row experience he’s gaining with the Reds and expressed eagerness about his debut, reflecting on the hard work he’s invested to reach this point. Reds coach Les Kiss also commended De Lutiis, stating he is a highly coachable player who is committed to improving his game.
With excitement surrounding his debut, De Lutiis embodies a promising future for the Reds and Australian rugby as a whole.