SATURDAY ,MAY 4th, 2024 GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA
Brumbies Starting Line-up
James Slipper, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa (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: Liam Bowron, Harry Vella, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Hudson Creighton
Brumbies Make Changes: Nick Frost and Jahrome Brown come into the starting pack
Brumbies Captaincy: Allan Alaalatoa regains the captaincy with Harrison Goddard starting at scrum half
Late Change for Brumbies: Liam Bowron comes onto the bench for his debut after a late injury to Billy Pollard
Drua Starting Line-up
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
Drua Adjustments: Tevita Ikanivere and Mesake Vocevoce returning to the starting side in the tight five
Drua Backline Shuffle: Michael Naitokani starts at inside centre, pairing with Iosefi Masi
Position Change for Drua: Selestino Ravutaumada shifts to fullback, with Junior Ratuva starting on the wing
Key Statistics
- The ACT Brumbies have won all three of their Super Rugby Pacific matches against the Fijian Drua by an average of 25 points.
- The Fijian Drua have won three of their last four Super Rugby Pacific matches against Australian opposition.
- The Fijian Drua have lost their last 12 Super Rugby Pacific matches outside Fiji by an average margin of 21 points per game.
Match Analysis
Have the Brumbies finally found their groove? The Brumbies, the first team to defeat the Hurricanes this year, showcased what might be their most comprehensive performance of the season. Head coach Stephen Larkham isn’t underestimating the Drua this week, bolstering the lineup with key players such as Wallabies Connal McInerney, Nick Frost, and Tom Hooper. Furthermore, adjustments in the backline see Andy Muirhead replacing Corey Toole, while Harrison Goddard takes on the No.9 position.
The Drua, meanwhile, have made 10 changes of their own with winger Selestino Ravutaumada shifting to fullback, while the clash between the Valetini brothers is sure to light up the match.
Prediction:
Brumbies in my opinion, at home, and looked real good last week.
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