Round 11: Brumbies v Fiji Drua Sat 4th 7.35PM @ GIO STADIUM

[Rudderless]

 

[Slim 293]

Saturday 4 May 7:35 pm - ACT Brumbies v Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium, Canberra, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Connal McInerney, Allan Ala'alatoa (C), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Harrison Goddard, Noah Lolesio, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

RESERVES: Billy Pollard, Harry Vella, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Hudson Creighton

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Peni Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Michael Naitokani, Iosefo Masi, Junior Ratvua, Selestino Ravutaumada

RESERVES: Mesu Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Samu Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Motikiai Murray, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Ilaisa Droasese

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Jordan Kaminsky, George Myers

 

[nathan]

Not sure why, just have a bad feeling about this one. Drua gave the brums a scare last year but faded in the 2nd half. They'll need to be on their game to achieve the same result again.

 

[Brumby Runner]

The strongest front row we can put out atm. I like the pairing of Frost and Hooper in the row. Rory Scott just about had to get another start after his performance last week. Bit of difference in the back row, but still a strong unit. Hoping Cale is just rested and not carrying injury.

Backline almost selects itself. Not impressed with Andy Muirhead last weekend. BOD might have given him a run for his money.

 

[Wilson]

Will be interesting to see how the Brumbies defence goes. It was much improved last week but it has felt a bit reliant on Toole's pace to help shut down line breaks coming off the higher than normal amount of missed tackles. Not sure there's anyone that can quite cover that for them, particularly against a Drua side who will look to take advantage.

 

[Rudderless]

Larkham: Preparation crucial for setting standard going forward

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[RugbyReg]

Pollard out injured.

 

[Crashy]

Feeling strangely confident about this one. Perhaps the Reds win will the spur the Brumbies to keep being the number 1 Aus team.

 

[Tomikin]

2 in not many, they are on fire

 

[Wallabies]

If brumbies were consistent, they really could go all the way

 

[Tomikin]

Fiji just hammered the Brumbies scrum

 

[Rudderless]

Half time
Brumbies 21 Drua 10

 

[Dismal Pillock]

As usual, Bumbreeze match thread completely dead.



TLDR: Bumbreeze Ball:

 

[Tomikin]

After a great start, Dura came on strong Brumbies up to the task defending till the end were the Dura scored of a maul.

Need to hold the ball and we should put the Fijians away.

 

[griffins]

As usual, Bumbreeze match thread completely dead.



TLDR: Bumbreeze Ball:

Our maul kind of sucks now? Couple of improved efforts on our ball but d has been terrible.

Slipper looks crook, not good news with Schoup's arm getting detached from his body last week.

 

[Tomikin]

Thank fuck for Remier

 

[A mutterer]

Reimer motm already

 

[Neo]

Brumbies 10 is weak as piss. Can’t tackle, can’t kick and can’t pass. Also slow as a glacier. Find someone else FFS

 

[Rudderless]

Full time
Brumbies 28 Drua 20

 

[A mutterer]

Fucking horan "larkham will be happy with that"

That was some waratah level of giving away penalties.

I somehow doubt that happiness will be an emotion expressed by Larkham.