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Brumbies record can’t mask Aussie strife

Brumbies record can’t mask Aussie strife

ALREADY in a state of turmoil, Australian rugby faces a credibility test when dominant conference leaders the Brumbies host Super Rugby heavyweights the Highlanders on Saturday.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Andrew Kellaway of the Waratahs looks dejected after defeat during the round four Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Local derby a disgrace for fans

THE Waratahs look like a heavyweight boxer without power in either hand. There’s big names in the team, but no punch in their attack, writes Jamie Pandaram.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 18: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders attepmts to break the defense of TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles and Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes during the round four Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Classy Hurricanes dispatch Highlanders

CENTRE Ngani Laumape scored two tries and fullback Jordie Barrett provided two brilliant try assists as the Hurricanes put the defence of their Super Rugby title back on track.

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Markus Vanzati at Queensland Reds training.

‘Physicality is what I seek’

MARKUS Vanzati is the son of a Swedish backpacker who grew up on a diet of AFL in South Australia, but the 118kg Reds monster was hungry for more action.

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