Can inside knowledge stop Pocock, Fardy?
AUSTRALIA defence coach Nathan Grey knows the games’ of David Pocock and Scott Fardy better than most but the Tahs assistant says stopping the duo is a different beast.
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Brumbies want to avoid a duck after half-ton
THE Waratahs have every reason to be wary of a rampant Brumbies side who put 52 points on the Hurricanes, but they will have an unusual statistic on their side.
Brumbies admit breakdown faults
THE Brumbies have owned up to their breakdown transgressions and vow to make amends in Friday’s Super Rugby blockbuster against the NSW Waratahs.
The Tight Five with Jim Tucker
Rugby writer Jim Tucker packs down to bring you his weekly column highlighting the fancy and the forgotten, the hits and misses plus the wacky and the woeful of Super Rugby.
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Moore relishes a home clash
STEPHEN Moore has put the emotion of playing in the Lions series behind him and is focused on Sunday’s clash against the Cheetahs.
Smith to start for Brumbies
GEORGE Smith will return to the Brumbies starting side for their knock-out Super Rugby qualifying final against the Cheetahs on Sunday.
‘Super B’ closer after academy’s end
THE ARU is a step closer to forming a “Super B” competition after disbanding its nationalised youth academy on Monday.
Force win, now for O’Connor
WESTERN Force coach Michael Foley, rejuvenated by the stunning 21-15 upset of the Brumbies, will now try to lure James O’Connor back to Perth.
Respected trainer to leave Brumbies
POPULAR conditioning coach Dean Benton has stunned the Brumbies by announcing his departure after this season.
McCabe braces for long recovery
PAT McCabe’s neck has been broken for a second time in seven months, but the unwavering Wallabies centre has vowed to return bigger and better.
Tomane steps up to fill Ioane void
TEARS, fat ladies, and WWE wrestling. It was not the usual media interview after an Australian win, but Joe Tomane is not your usual Wallaby.
Lion hearted effort from rookie
HE lasted more than 52 seconds this time, and Christian Leali’ifano showed why he belongs in the Test arena long-term.
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