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The Brumbies will be looking to keep the heat on the Waratahs at the top of the Australian conference when they host the Bulls, who will be looking to keep their finals aspirations alive. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm (AEST).
Before a tackle has been made the Brumbies have already suffered a blow, with fly half Matt Toomua unable to recover from the ankle injury he sustained in last week’s win against the Lions.
Robbie Coleman comes into the side for him, with Christian Lealiifano moving to 10.
On the plus side, Scott Sio is back for his first Super Rugby game since April, after regaining his fitness with local side the Vikings.
The Bulls meanwhile will welcome back Adriaan Strauss to the starting line up.
They started red hot against the Chiefs last week before fading badly to suffer a 14 point loss, unable to run with the Chiefs, who played superb rugby. Tonight won’t be any easier with the Bulls winning just one of eight games in Canberra.
The weather could be the defining factor in how this game is played, and a bit of wet wouldn’t be bad for the Bulls.
Prediction
If last week was anything to go, expect the Brumbies to play expansive rugby to run the Bulls off their feet, and take the points when they are on offer.
Still, beating the Brumbies at home is a difficult task and in their current form I don’t believe the Bulls can do it.
Brumbies by 14.
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