After outclassing a gallant Western Force outfit last Friday night to secure top spot and a home grand final, the Brumbies will be looking to finish the Super Rugby AU regular season on a high when they take on the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night, 5 September.
The men from the ACT welcome back a few high-quality players with the likes of Folau Faingaa, Tevita Kuridrani and Wallabies mainstay, Nic White all named in the starting side for the matchup against the second-placed Reds.
Having the experienced Nic White back in the side will provide the Brumbies a fast-paced structure whilst they look to expose the Reds.
Despite both teams already locked in for the finals, the trip north for the men from the nation’s capital could be a welcome test moving into grand final preparations.
The Reds are certain to finish second and play either the Melbourne Rebels or NSW Waratahs in the second versus third playoff which will decide the Brumbies’ opponents in the grand final at GIO Stadium in Canberra on 19 September.
The Rebels need to beat the Force by four points or more to leapfrog the Waratahs on the ladder and book their place against the Reds.
The Reds will be looking to make amends after their last encounter at GIO Stadium in round 5, following a penalty goal from young iceman Mack Hansen after the siren to win the game for the Brumbies.
There are many players to lookout for in this encounter and you cannot go past the form of Pete Samu. Week in, week out, he continues to be a stalwart in the Brumbies side and is a dominating figure as a ball carrier.
PLUS500 BRUMBIES ROUND 10 TEAM
1. Scott Sio
2. Folau Fainga’a
3. Allan Alaalatoa (c)
4. Darcy Swain
5. Cadeyrn Neville
6. Rob Valetini
7. Will Miller
8. Pete Samu
9. Nic White
10. Bayley Kuenzle
11. Tom Wright
12. Irae Simone
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Andy Muirhead
15. Tom Banks
REPLACEMENTS
16. Connal McInerney
17. James Slipper
18. Tom Ross
19. Nick Frost
20. Lachlan McCaffrey
21. Ryan Lonergan
22. Len Ikitau
23. Solomone Kata
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