Wouldn't get too carried away with the Brumbies based on that game. Seven-all at the break when both sides were at their strongest. The Brumbies reserves however were a big step up on the Rebels reserves.
The Brumbies still have to sort out their second row, No 10 spot and the wings. While both Douglas and Neville had some good moments, I don't think either matched up to Matt Philip, so I expect Blake Enever to partner Darcy Swain when he's fit.
Personally, I was more impressed with Bayley Keunzle than Noah Lolesio at 10. I think BK has better game management and is an all round No 10. Noah is probably the better ball carrier, but maybe No 12 suits him better than 10.
After the showings on the wing yesterday, my preferences would be to start with Tom Wright and Andrew Muirhead. Tom is very solid and has excellent footwork while Andrew is very pacy and slippery with a nose for the tryline. Pulu and Hanson both excellent options as well, but I'd prefer to see Kata get more time at training and with his Club to adjust back to Rugby.
Forward pack will go good while both Samu and Valetini are fit and in form. I really like the look of Brown at No 7, but despite also having Miller, Cusack and McCaffrey in the squad, injuries to any of these three will weaken the whole.
For the Rebels yesterday, I thought Naisarani was outstanding (MOTM), Leota lost nothing to his Brumbies counterparts, and Philip was very strong. Koroibete showed his Wallaby class while on the ground, but they have some big problems at set piece, and the backline attack was rather toothless.
