Brumbies

22 - 19

Full Time

Force

Brumbies vs Force

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Chase Tiatia comes on.

77'

Harry Potter comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Potter bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

77'

Western Force go for goal with Ben Donaldson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Harry Potter

74'

Max Burey played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Burey took full advantage.

73'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Klayton Thorn getting some game time.

70'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Lonergan being replaced.

70'

Western Force make a substitution with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa coming on.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Nic White coming off.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Charlie Hancock coming on.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Ryan Coxon coming off.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Ollie Callan coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Franklin coming off.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Feleti Kaitu'u coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Horton coming off.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with George Poolman coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Chase Tiatia coming off.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Lopeti Faifua coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Carlo Tizzano coming off.

67'

Ben Donaldson takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Bayley Kuenzle goes through the gap.

62'

Western Force sub Tiaan Tauakipulu comes onto the field.

60'

Santiago Medrano departs for Western Force.

60'

ACT Brumbies sub Jahrome Brown comes onto the field.

60'

Luke Reimer departs for ACT Brumbies.

60'

Ollie Sapsford comes on for ACT Brumbies.

57'

Tamati Tua leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Noah Lolesio kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Billy Pollard from scoring as they record the try for ACT Brumbies.

53'

That's a great try assist by Ryan Lonergan.

53'

Rhys Van Nek comes on.

51'

Sefo Kautai comes off.

51'

Blake Schoupp comes on.

51'

James Slipper comes off.

51'

Billy Pollard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tim Anstee getting some game time.

47'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Michael Wells being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio adds the two points for ACT Brumbies.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Rob Valetini dots the ball down from close range.

45'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Billy Pollard getting some game time.

45'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Lachlan Lonergan being replaced.

45'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Lachlan Shaw coming on.

43'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Darcy Swain coming off.

43'

Yellow Card

Harry Potter (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

The ACT Brumbies supporters go wild as Noah Lolesio successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Noah Lolesio will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

Silky skills by ACT Brumbies ends with a try for Ryan Lonergan.

29'

Trouble here as Ryan Lonergan breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Len Ikitau is finished off with a try.

29'

Luke Reimer comes on.

25'

Jahrome Brown comes off.

25'

Trouble here as Chase Tiatia breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Nick Frost breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan Lonergan bursts through to advance the ACT Brumbies attack.

24'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Sefo Kautai getting some game time.

21'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Van Nek being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Western Force allows Michael Wells to score the try.

19'

ACT Brumbies sub Jahrome Brown comes onto the field.

13'

Luke Reimer departs for ACT Brumbies.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Horton took full advantage.

12'

ACT Brumbies sub Rhys Van Nek comes onto the field.

10'

Sefo Kautai departs for ACT Brumbies.

10'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Hamish Stewart

Ben Donaldson played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Donaldson goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nic White goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Brumbies v Force 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 8th March 2024, 09:35pm CST 
  
 GIO Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

43%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Potter

74'

22 - 19

Lolesio

22 - 14

54'

Pollard

20 - 14

53'

Lolesio

15 - 14

47'

Valetini

13 - 14

45'

Potter

40'

8 - 14

Half Time

Lolesio

8 - 14

34'

Lonergan

5 - 14

29'

Donaldson

21'

0 - 14

Wells

19'

0 - 12

Donaldson

0 - 7

Stewart

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Brumbies

Force

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Defence Profile

Brumbies

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

3-6 secs

41%

45%

6+ secs

17%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

69'

71'

79'

Brumbies

Force

Brumbies vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Brumbies face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 8th March 2024 at GIO Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 19:35 EST in the US.

Brumbies won the last encounter but Brumbies are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Force in 3rd and Brumbies in 10th as such Force are favourites on paper.

Brumbies vs Force Squads

The official squads for Brumbies vs Force will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.