Hurricanes vs Brumbies

The Brumbies have beaten the Hurricanes 42-25 in Canberra, in their round 11 Super Rugby Pacific clash.

Rayasi received a yellow card with three minutes left and the Brumbies duly scored another try while the Hurricanes were down a man. The Brumbies replied five minutes later with a try of their own to Lachlan Lonergan and put on another two tries before Billy Proctor of the Hurricanes dotted down in the 66th minute. Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi crossed over for a try in 43rd minute after collecting a pass on the bounce off the top of the lineout and bursting through some weak defence.

The ACT Brumbies scored three tries from set pieces in a 10-minute spell in the second half Sunday to set up a 42-25 win over the Wellington-based ...

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The Brumbies displayed their full range of qualities today to emphasise their title credentials - and show the work that remains for the Hurricanes.

More relevantly, though, it was their attack that shone in the second spell. But on today's evidence they need to make vast improvements to avoid being blown away in the quarter-finals. It wasn't flawless - they would have been vexed to allow the Hurricanes to hang around for so long - but was certainly enough to send a warning that the Kiwi sides won't have it all their own way come the playoffs.

It's time for Brumbies to take on Hurricanes in the upcoming game of Super Rugby. Both sides look prepared for the all-important Sunday game.

However, the Hurricanes might find it difficult to score freely against the reinforced Brumbies lineup. - Brumbies to Win for 1.91 Lock in the Bay of Plenty Justin Sangster replaces James Blackwell in the starting lineup, while Isaia Walker-Leawere, who started last week, moves to the bench. Scott Sio, the Brumbies centurion, stays at loosehead prop following a standout effort against the Highlanders, forming the front row with Lachlan. However, on the other hand, the Hurricanes are placed at the 7th spot with 5 wins in 9 games played so far. Brumbies are in a comfortable spot with 8 wins in 8 games played.

The Brumbies blew away the Hurricanes late in the game to record a clinical 42-25 victory in Canberra.

Came on in the 72nd minute. Had a number of carries but was not able to break through the Canes rush defence, and took some wrong options in attack. Was lucky to get away with a suspect charge on Julian Savea late in the match. Was outstanding in organising the Brumbies backline and acting as a second playmaker. Supported his fellow outside backs and ran lines that exposed the Canes in the backfield. Was targeted six in the lineout for the Brumbies and won a Hurricanes lineout against the throw in the 32nd minute. He missed a soft tackle that allowed Rayasi to stroll over for a try early in the second half. Took the points when they were on offer and built the Brumbies lead early in the match. Controlled the tempo of the game and used the box-kick effectively to get the Brumbies out of trouble and into Hurricanes territory. In the 33rd minute he put in a grubber and won the 50-metre horse-race to get enough pressure down on the ball to ground it over the line. Found space around the edges of the ruck to get the Brumbies in behind the Canes defence. Sat down Umuga-Jensen to bounce out of a tackle early in the game.

Visitors got within 10 points of the second-placed hosts, before one-way traffic began in Canberra.