SAS Australia is returning with a fresh group of recruits who are prepared to tackle the tough physical and mental challenges set by former Special Forces operatives on Monday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. on Seven and 7Plus. What’s unique this time is that the recruits will be leaving Australia and facing their challenges in the hot and arid Middle East. Regardless of their celebrity status or gender, they will live, sleep, and train together.
While the show is entering its fourth season, the recruits shouldn’t assume that their journey will be easier. The show’s host emphasizes that such assumptions can lead to failure, and they continuously raise the emotional and psychological challenges in each series, including this one.
The 2023 season of SAS Australia promises to be exceptionally dramatic, featuring over 4,000 rounds of blank ammunition, 76 smoke grenades, and 25 kilograms of C4 explosives. As the recruits prepare to face extreme challenges, let’s explore what you need to know about SAS Australia 2023.
So today, we’re going to take a deep look at the cast of SAS Australia 2023 in the following paragraphs.
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Abbey Holmes
Abbey Holmes, aged 32, is known as an AFL field commentator and used to play in the AFL Women’s (AFLW) league. She’s not new to reality TV, as she previously participated in the sixth season of Australian Survivor and even appeared on Australian Survivor All-Stars. Abbey Holmes’s Instagram user handle name is abbeycholmes
“It was much harder than I expected. You enter that environment knowing it will be tough and certainly a grind, but it exceeds all expectations.”
Anthony Mundine
Anthony Mundine is a former National Rugby League (NRL) player and a world-champion boxer. He received recognition in 2000 when he was named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person of the Year. Anthony Mundine’s Instagram user handle name is anthonymundineofficial.
“I saw it as a challenge. I’m pretty good physically, but I also though it would be a good mental test. It was good to get out of my comfort zone.”
Boyd Cordner
Boyd Cordner, who is 30 years old, is a retired NRL (National Rugby League) star. He earned public admiration for his courageous decision to retire from rugby league due to multiple concussions. Boyd Cordner’s Instagram user handle name is boydcordner.
“The sleeping arrangements, and knowing that you could be beasted at any time of the night. You always had to have everything ready to go.”
Cassie Sainsbury
Cassie Sainsbury is a 28-year-old convicted drug smuggler known as “Cocaine Cassie,” spent four years in a Colombian jail for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Cassie Sainsbury’s Instagram user handle name is cassiesainsbury.
“Sure. I would love to have another opportunity. Now that I’ve faced the demons of my past, I know that I can work through them. I would love to go back into the course and show them the real Cassie.”
Dr. Craig Challen
A 57-year-old technical diver and cave explorer known for his role in the Tham Luang cave rescue, he was named joint winner of Australian of the Year in 2019.
Dr. Craig Challen stated:
“I don’t know. Part of me says, ‘ticked that one off and move on to the next thing,’ but I also feel it would be good to have another go.”
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Craig McLachlan
Craig McLachlan is a 57-year-old actor who faced legal charges related to indecent assault but was found not guilty in 2020, leading to controversy about his casting. Craig McLachlan’s Instagram user handle name is craigmclachlan_.
“At the precise moment Ant Middleton and his merry men jumped out of helicopters that had been hovering over us; sandblasting us out in the middle of the desert. They raced over to us screaming, shoved us down in the scorching sand, bagged our noggins, and double-timed us through the dunes to waiting graves!”
Jason Akermanis
Jason Akermanis is a 46-year-old former AFL player and Brownlow Medallist who played for several clubs. Jason Akermanis’s Instagram user handle name is officialjasonakermanis.
“Yes. Getting buried alive in the coffins was more than I ever expected.”
Lindy Klim
Lindy Klim is a 45-year-old model, entrepreneur, and Balinese Princess with connections to the King of Denpasar and a former relationship with Olympic swimmer Michael Klim. Lindy Klim’s Instagram user handle name is lindyklim.
“I did a combination of functional training, hot Pilates, and lots of hiking with a 12-kilogram backpack on. I even started running for the first time. I had only seen roughly 10 minutes of the show before, and wished I had trained more specifically for the show’s needs.”
Mahalia Murphy
Mahalia Murphy is a 29-year-old rugby star from Western Sydney who has represented Australia in both rugby union and rugby league. Mahalia Murphy’s Instagram user handle is mahaliamurphy.
“More challenging. I felt like everything was so full-on. Mentally, you had to be prepared to be on the go at any time. The whole environment was tough; the heat, sand dunes, challenges of the course, and doing brutal tasks back to back.”
Matthew Mitcham
Matthew Mitcham is a 35-year-old Olympic Gold Diver known for overcoming addiction and helping athletes with goal-setting and diversity and inclusion efforts. Matthew Mitcham’s Instagram user handle name is matthewmitcham88.
“I do. The DS are clever. They don’t just flog you so hard that you quit. That would be too easy. They flog you to the edge of breaking physically, mentally, and emotionally. They know when you’re right at the edge and they hold you there day after day after day. I’ve never been so drained.”
Peter Bol
Peter Bol is a 29-year-old Olympic runner who faced controversy over a positive drug test but maintains his innocence. Peter Bol’s Instagram user handle name is pbol800.
“That the mind is a capable tool and when aligned with the body, I’m capable of great things.”
Stephanie Rice
Stephanie Rice is a 34-year-old Olympic gold swimmer who won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal. Stephanie Rice’s Instagram user handle name is itsstephrice.
“I’ve always felt like that high-achieving, super resilient, competitive part of myself stopped when I stopped swimming. The course showed me that that girl is still within me. She just needed a vehicle and experience to come out again. I am forever grateful for my time on the course.”
Tim Robards
Tim Robards is a 40-year-old sports chiropractor, reality star, and actor known as Australia’s first Bachelor. Tim Robards’s Instagram user handle name is mrtimrobards
“Traumatic. It was a rude awakening. Even though I had mentally prepared so much, nothing prepares you for the constant state of gruelling stress, fear, and anxiety the DS create. The challenges are one thing, but the daily anxiety is a whole other weight that takes its toll.”
Zima Anderson
Zima Anderson is a 25-year-old actress known for her roles in Neighbours and Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries. Zima Anderson’s Instagram user handle name is justzima.
“I learned I am strong. Incredibly strong. I really need to stop doing things to prove my strength to others. My talent, skill, and strength know no bounds. I now know this in my soul.”
