Meet the new players: Ez, Harry, Gus and Frankie
Four new players join the men's squad for 2026/27 — a prop from Papakura and three Australians from Sydney club rugby. They introduce themselves.
Four new players join the men’s squad for 2026/27. The first arrivals land in early August. Here they introduce themselves.
Ezrome Losefa (“Ez”)
- Age: 23
- Nationality: Samoan
- Hometown: Papakura, New Zealand
- Position: Prop
- Previous clubs: Takapuna Rugby, Manurewa Rugby Club
- Occupation: Transition to Adulthood worker
Why did you choose AAC Rugby? I chose AAC because it was a family oriented club and head coach Daniel Geurs cares for his players.
What are you looking forward to most this season? I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to work. Most importantly winning this competition.
What is something you definitely want to learn or experience in the Netherlands? I want to play 18 holes of golf here in the Netherlands.
Fun fact about yourself: I love to play golf and I love crossfit.
Favourite rugby player: Ardie Savea
Favourite rugby team: My favourite rugby team is the All Blacks.
Favourite post-match drink: My favourite post match drink is chocolate milk. Good for recovery.
Favourite food: I’m a big fan of KFC and raw fish.
What makes you cringe? People that put others down.
What would your mother say about you? She would say that I can train the house down but also eat the house down too.
And what would your friends say about you? Friends would say that I’m humble, caring and an awesome golfer.
One word your teammates should remember you by: Humble
Personal motto: Samoan proverb — O le ala i le pule, o le tautua (The pathway to leadership is through service)
Harry White
- Age: 22
- Nationality: Australian
- Hometown: Sydney
- Position: Halfback (scrum-half)
- Previous clubs: Northern Suburbs (Sydney), East Grinstead (England)
- Occupation: Bartender while studying Sports Business
Why did you choose AAC Rugby? The club’s strong history.
What are you looking forward to most this season? Seeing what Dutch rugby has to offer.
What is something you definitely want to learn or experience in the Netherlands? Living in Amsterdam.
I’m proud of… The family I’m a part of.
Fun fact about yourself: I was born legally blind.
Favourite rugby player: Nehe Milner-Skudder
Favourite rugby team: NSW Waratahs
Favourite post-match drink: Beer
Favourite food: An Australian meat pie
What would your friends say about you? Always determined and ready for a challenge.
One word your teammates should remember you by: Brave
Personal motto: “If you are too big for the small things, you are too small for the big things.”
Angus James (“Gus”)
- Age: 23
- Nationality: Australian
- Hometown: Wagga Wagga / Sydney
- Position: Inside centre
- Previous clubs: Norths (Sydney)
- Occupation: Audit & Assurance — studying to become a Chartered Accountant
Why did you choose AAC Rugby? A great opportunity to play overseas in a beautiful part of the world.
What are you looking forward to most this season? Meeting new people and playing some good rugby.
What is something you definitely want to learn or experience in the Netherlands? How to grow taller.
I’m proud of… Frankie Dunkin after 10 pints.
Fun fact about yourself: I’m a goanna wrestling champion.
Favourite rugby player: Bernard Foley
Favourite rugby team: NSW Waratahs
Favourite post-match drink: Carlton Draught
Favourite food: A devon sandwich
What makes you cringe? Doing broncos.
What would your mother say about you? Hopefully good things.
And what would your friends say about you? Loyal and dribbly.
One word your teammates should remember you by: A clubman
Personal motto: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller
Frankie Dunkin
- Age: 23
- Nationality: Australian
- Hometown: Sydney
- Position: Flyhalf / fullback
- Previous clubs: Northern Suburbs, Mosman Whales
- Occupation: Operating Theatres Assistant, just completed a Bachelor of Commerce
Why did you choose AAC Rugby? I was put in touch with Dan Geurs by a mutual friend who has played under him. Dan presented an amazing opportunity I couldn’t pass up.
What are you looking forward to most this season? Living in Amsterdam with two of my close mates, making new mates at the club, and playing in a different environment from Australia.
What is something you definitely want to learn or experience in the Netherlands? I’d like to learn some Dutch.
I’m proud of… LeBron James.
Fun fact about yourself: I’ve never lived out of home.
Favourite rugby player: Israel Folau
Favourite rugby team: The Wallabies
Favourite post-match drink: Beer
Favourite food: Chicken parmi with chips and salad from a pub
What makes you cringe? Grip socks.
What would your mother say about you? I am her favourite son.
And what would your friends say about you? I am their favourite friend.
One word your teammates should remember you by: Mediocre
Personal motto: Hate it or love it
Their head coach introduces himself in his own interview.
First published in the July 2026 edition of the Try, AAC’s club newsletter.