The Waratahs looked set to claim their first Super Rugby victory in five outings against the Brumbies only to concede a try four minutes from full-time.
The Brumbies have ruined the Western Force's long-awaited homecoming by securing a 27-11 Super Rugby AU win in Perth.
Super Rugby AU's defending champion Brumbies have vowed to play their part as the code begins a new era on Friday.
With the kick-off of Super Rugby broadening on the horizon, a panel of RugbyPass writers have ranked the ten best halfbacks in New Zealand and Australia.
The Western Force’s first hit-out for 2021 saw a number of new recruits stake their claim for a starting spot in next week’s season opener following a highly entertaining narrow loss to the ACT Brumbies at Viking Park.
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has handed the playmaking reins to teenager Reesjan Pasitoa who will start at flyhalf against the Western Force in their pre-season clash on Tuesday.
Former NZ Under 20s player James Tucker has always been earmarked for great things but injuries have curtailed his career to date. In 2021, Tucker will suit up for the Brumbies in Super Rugby AU.
The NSW Waratahs will be aiming to inflict some long-overdue revenge on the Brumbies when they lock horns in Saturday night's Super Rugby AU clash at GIO Stadium.