The ACT Brumbies could head to their biggest test of the Super Rugby Pacific without some key players after a pair of Wallaby hopefuls were injured in their win against Melbourne on Friday night.
While the Brumbies and Waratahs are secure in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight, the finals hopes of Australia's other teams hang on the last round results.
Western Force hooker Folau Fainga'a has lit the fuse against the Brumbies with some epic trash talk ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash at HBF Park.
The Brumbies are flying high in second spot on the table, but Western Force fullback Chase Tiatia believes his team can knock off the Australian powerhouses.
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he can "definitely" see Corey Toole in a Wallabies jersey after the emerging winger produced a stunning display to help his side beat the Highlanders 48-32 in Canberra.
The Brumbies are well-poised for a top-two finish this Super Rugby Pacific season, with their bid to secure hosting rights for a semi-final seeing them welcome the Highlanders to Canberra on Sunday.
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Sitting with a stellar 8-2 record, a number of Brumbies are making strong cases for Wallabies selection as Eddie Jones narrows his focus ahead of the World Cup.
Noah Lolesio has sent a message to Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and rival five-eighth Carter Gordon as he helped the Brumbies to a thrilling 33-26 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Melbourne Rebels.
Brumbies star Nic White is on the verge of joining the Western Force for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, but no formal deal has been signed off yet.
The Brumbies have racked up seven wins in eight games this Super Rugby Pacific season, but head to NZ on Friday night hoping for their biggest result so far.
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has fired the latest shot in the code war, claiming NRL stars are knocking the door down seeking 'something different'.
