Byrnes played rugby as a student while at Newington College (1987–99) which boasts rugby International players Nick Farr-Jones and Phil Kearns as old boys.
Created by Wallaby great Phil Kearns, the first Burn was ran in 2000, and now an annual event run in May/June each year.
He joined Australians Dan Crowley, John Eales, Tim Horan, Phil Kearns, and Jason Little as the only players to play on two Rugby World Cup-winning teams.
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