Rugby Australia could take ACT Brumbies games away from the capital to places like Melbourne, where the Wallabies on Saturday will chase rare back-to-back wins.
The ACT Brumbies admit last year's shattering semi-final loss to the Chiefs has been driving the side's shot at Super Rugby Pacific title glory in 2024.
The Brumbies will start hot favourites at home against the Highlanders but are ruing the loss of key forwards for their quarter-final against the Highlanders.
Injuries to props James Slipper and Blake Schoupp mean young gun Harry Vella will likely lead the Brumbies' line in their knockout clash with the Highlanders.
Blake Schoupp re-injured his shoulder in the ACT Brumbies' final-round Super Rugby win over the Western Force, with fellow prop James Slipper also in doubt.
Australia are guaranteed at least three teams in the Super Rugby Pacific finals as the Brumbies, Reds and Rebels try to wrestle back trans-Tasman supremacy.
Brumbies prop James Slipper will miss the final game of the regular season due to a calf injury, but will he make it back in time for the Super Rugby finals?
Brumbies winger Ollie Sapsford is targeting a first Super Rugby championship for his club in 20 years after penning a new two-year deal with the ACT outfit.
The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies will this week pay homage to their proud history, including the memorable 2004 Super Rugby Grand Final win over the Crusaders.
Wallabies lock Darcy Swain is hoping to go out with a bang and help lead the Brumbies to a Super Rugby Pacific title before joining the Western Force in 2025.
