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[VIDEO] Waratahs vs Brumbies: Super Rugby semi-final highlights, scores, blog

Roar Guru
26th July, 2014
Waratahs
1. Benn Robinson
2.Tatafu Polota Nau
3. Sekope Kepu
4. Jacques Potgieter
5. Kane Douglas
6. Stephen Hoiles
7. Michael Hooper
8. Wycliff Palu
9. Nick Phipps
10. Bernard Foley
11. Rob Horne
12. Kurtley Beale
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper
14. Alofa Alofa
15. Israel Folau

Reserves (two to be omitted)
Tolu Latu, Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Tilse, Will Skelton, Mitchell Chapman, Pat McCutcheon, Brendan McKibbin, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Matt Carraro, Cam Crawford

Brumbies
1. Scott Sio
2. Josh Mann-Rea
3. Ben Alexander
4. Leon Power
5. Sam Carter
6. Jarrad Butler
7. Scott Fardy
8. Ben Mowen
9. Nic White
10. Matt Toomua
11. Robbie Coleman
12. Christian Leali'ifano
13. Tevita Kurindrani
14. Henry Speight
15. Jesse Mogg

Reserves
Ruaidhri Murphy, Ruan Smith, Allan Alaalatoa, Fotu Auelua, Tom McVerry, Michael Dowsett, Pat McCabe, Joe Tomane


Kickoff: 7:40 (AEST), 26/07
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Last Meeting:Round 18, 2014: Waratahs 39, Brumbies 9
Referee: Steve Walsh
Betting: Waratahs $1.14, Brumbies $5.75
Last 5: Waratahs: WWWWW, Brumbies: LWLWW
Adam Ashley-Cooper of the NSW Waratahs is tackled by Henry Speight of the ACT Brumbies. (Photo: Paul Barkley/LookPro)
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26th July, 2014
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MATCH RESULT:

The Waratahs have kept their winning streak rolling on with a hard-fought 26-8 victory against the Brumbies in Sydney.

They will now host the Crusaders in the grand final to decide who will be crowned champion of the 2014 Super Rugby season.

FINAL SCORE:
Waratahs 26
Brumbies 8

MATCH PREVIEW:

The second Super Rugby semi-final of 2014 sees the Waratahs hosting the Brumbies from Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Join us for live scores and updates from 7:40pm AEST.

An all-Australian clash, this match promises to be an absolute cracking affair.

The Waratahs are deserved favourites after a stellar regular season finishing top of the table, allowing them not only a week off but home ground advantage.

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It was also only a month ago that the Tahs handed the Brumbies a heavy defeat, also in Sydney. However the last match played was against an injury depleted Brumbies, who have the majority of their regular starters back and in good form.

With only a short trip down the highway and a solid preparation, the odds aren’t a fair reflection of the Brumbies’ chances.

The Waratahs will play a fast and open game as they have for the majority of this season, and the Brumbies will try and keep the game tighter and focus on set piece, territory and counter attack.

There is plenty of talent on display, with both teams boasting 11 Wallabies each from Ewen McKenzie’s recently announced squad.

All of these players have a golden opportunity to perform well in front of the Australian coach and not only push their franchise through to a Super Rugby final but further their cause for starting positions in the upcoming Rugby Championship.

Key match-ups to look out for will be at scrum time, with Scott Sio up against Sekope Kepu, the halfback battle between Nic White against Nick Phipps will be keenly contested, as will the contest between the playmakers Matt Toomua and Bernard Foley, whose respective fortunes will go a long way to deciding the outcome.

Throw in the entertainment value of Henry Speight and Israel Folau and this is not a match you want to miss!

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Join in and post your thoughts below as we cover all the action live from Allianz.

Tip: Waratahs by 8.

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