History
The inaugural Australian Rugby Championship, starting in August 2007 included 8 teams, of which 2 will be based in Queensland. The name, logo and team colors were unveiled on 14, February 2007, by the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU). Steering Committee Chairman for the Aces said the team had selected a name that would embrace the various stakeholders at club level. He added that "Our team will draw on players and supporters from Cairns to Coolangatta – and possibly even rugby fans in northern NSW - in what is an exciting development for the code in Queensland,". Details regarding the teams jerseys and coaches are yet to be revealed.
On 23 February John Boe was announced as the coach of the Aces, a former All Black and World Cup coach (leading Samoa at the 2003 tournament as well as in the past being assistant coach at both the Chiefs and the Highlanders. Boe is also head coach at the Breakers - one of the Ace's feeder teams. The selection process of Queensland's (Aces and Tornadoes) two coaches were overseen by Reds head coach Phil Mooney.
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