ACT Brumbies
21
Match Complete
Chiefs
31
| J. Debreczeni |  | 81 | ||
| P. Samu |  | 81 | ||
| J. Debreczeni | | 69 | ||
| C. Toole | | 68 | ||
| 60 | | D. McKenzie | ||
| 59 | | S. Stevenson | ||
| 55 | | D. McKenzie | ||
| 54 | | C. Ratima | ||
| 33 | | D. McKenzie | ||
| 31 | | J. Ioane | ||
| 22 |  | D. McKenzie | ||
| N. Lolesio | | 12 | ||
| L. Ikitau | | 11 | ||
| 4 | | D. McKenzie | ||
| 3 | | L. Jacobson |
| 3 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The ACT Brumbies put their top-two hopes on the line when they take on the ladder leading Chiefs on Saturday night in Canberra. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm (AEST).
After a slip up against the Western Force last week where they rested a host of their big names, the Brumbies have recalled their big guns for this all important clash. Nic White is the only Wallaby not selected as he battles an injury picked up against the Highlanders two weeks ago.
It has been four years since the Chiefs last played in Canberra and were hammered in 54-17 loss and it may surprise a few that the Brumbies have won three of the last four matchups, with two of those wins coming in Hamilton.
Last year’s 38-28 win in Hamilton was a season highlight for the Brumbies on their way to a semi final and proves they have the game plan to challenge the visitors.
The Chiefs have their own All Blacks resting policy to deal with this week with Tupu Vaa’I and Anton Lienert-Brown given the week off but have named an impressive side. The one change to keep an eye on is Josh Ioane coming into the 10 jersey for Damian McKenzie who takes his place at fullback. This move may show the Chiefs hand as McKenzie can prove to be a handful with his counter-attack and the Brumbies tactical kicking will need to be accurate to nullify his attacking threats.
With cool conditions expected, the home side will need a fast start to avoid a repeat of last week where they found themselves 21-0 down. The addition of Len Ikitau will be key to unlocking the speed of Corey Toole out wide and his electric pace has kept the Brumbies in many games this year and has 7 tries for the season already.
Prediction
This will be a close one and hopefully the home field advantage for the Brumbies sees them home by 2 points.
Game information
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
TV: 9GEM
Streaming: Stan Sport
Odds: ACT Brumbies $2.45 Chiefs $1.55 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Brumbies (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright.
Replacements: Connal McInerney, Blake Schoupp, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford.
Chiefs (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Brodie Retallick, Laghlan McWhannell, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-c), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-c), Josh Ioane, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Alex Nankivell, Emoni Narawa, Damian McKenzie.
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, John Ryan, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Daniel Rona, Shaun Stevenson.
Referee: Nic Berry
Rhys
Roar Rookie
I’m really sorry mate
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
It was there for the taking at 60 mins. Brentford, London. Still finishing house move so no visit to Twickenham for me today. Or tomorrow
Crusher_13
Roar Rookie
That was a Brumbies penalty. The chiefs prop didn’t take the hit. If slipper chases his feet he is penalised, if he puts a hand down he gets penalised, if he drops to his knees… the replay clearly shows the chiefs player going backwards on the hit. That’s the cause of the penalty, poor play by the chiefs prop, missed by the officials then rewarded.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Not quite clinical enough in the last quarter. But we'll be better for the experience. I presume that you're somewhere in south east England?
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
Was a good game albeit the wrong result
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
Yeah. Pretty much a done deal. Gone
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
Quite something.
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
That's the quality of the man.
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Yes, sometimes Peter get most right. :happy:
Cannonball
Roar Rookie
Looking forward to PeteK’s Wallaby stock report. Maybe Tim J can do the ABs?
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Yeah nobody loves us but we'll keep on fighting
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Haha. And then he shredded the Chiefs. Dominant effort from Slipper in reality.
adam smith
Roar Rookie
Always tough on line aye James?!?! :laughing:
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
Sorry man, I didn't realise I was replying to an ex-cage fighter.
Just call me Campo
Roar Rookie
he musta heard you
WEST
Roar Guru
Yeah reckon!! :silly:
WEST
Roar Guru
Chiefs seal the top of the table with a round left :thumbup:
Cannonball
Roar Rookie
I thought Slips was pretty good. Aside from the time where he lost his footing then bind, he was strong and Brums scrum going forward. Good around the ground, some good tackles and solid metres on the carry.
Reds Harry
Roar Rookie
Should add to the small list of credits of young players the younger brother of the Scottish centre who looked good at 12 for the Tahs. Hope springs eternal.
James584
Roar Rookie
No, Jack.