The Brumbies will head to New Zealand for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season without a string of Wallabies, who'll sit out due to load management.
Emotions will be high when Christian Leali'ifano returns to Canberra for the first time as a Moana Pasifika player to battle his former side on Saturday night.
The Valetini brothers, Rob and Kemu, had a Saturday to remember, with the latter slotting the winning goal for Fijian Drua on debut in their heritage nation.
The Brumbies have unleashed a Super Rugby Pacific star in young winger Corey Toole, but they'll need more than just him to shine if they're to beat the Blues.
The ACT Brumbies have named a settled lineup for this Sunday’s Super Round headliner against the Blues, with former Auckland centre Tamati Tua named to start against his former club.
As he eyes off the World Cup and a Super Rugby Pacific grudge match, Brumbies hulk Nick Frost says he's still looking to get even bigger to reach new heights.