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The Top 2 Australian Super Rugby teams take center stage for the second time tonight, as the Queensland Reds take on the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

It was a low-scoring affair in the first half when the Brums overtook the Reds 6-7 ahead of half-time – courtesy of Cam Clark, who made an immediate impact off the bench at full-back after he came on for the injured Jesse Mogg. The Reds rebound later in the second half with two more tries from Fraser McReight & Filipo Daugunu that secured the win, despite coping with 14 men at one point when debutant Tuaina Taii Tualima was given a red card following a dangerous tackle. The final score is 21-7 as the Reds end the Brumbies’ undefeated run after seven rounds in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Brilliant start by the Brums in the opening first 40 when they took good advantage of the Reds’ first-half weaknesses with Cam Clark’s TRY. Thanks to Cam, the away team overtook the Reds’ early lead ahead of half-time with a one-point buffer (6-7). Unfortunately, they were swamped by problems after the break, with more messy discipline that prevented the Brums from scoring before it was too late.

Meanwhile, the Reds’ first-half run was up and down with a one-point trail ahead of half-time (6-7), despite opening the game with a three-point penalty goal from James O’Connor. Then this dangerous play from an unexpected debutant Tuaina Taii Tualima landed him a straight red card on the blindside; he had lots to learn on his first day out at Super Rugby level following Liam Wright’s injury before the game. But the Reds managed to regroup themselves after half-time when Fraser McReight’s TRY put the Reds back in front, which boosted their confidence. And they also noticed the Brums attack not being at the races tonight, where it played a role in the Reds’ extended winning margin.

The Brumbies will stay in Brisbane for a while before they will return to Suncorp Stadium next Saturday against the Fijian Drua.

The Reds, on the other hand, will now get a week-long bye next week as their next game will be at AAMI Park in Melbourne against the Rebels on Friday, 15 April.

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Got to give the guy who produced the winning moment. His name is Ryan Lonergan who plays for the Brumbies.

He might not be the starting half-back behind Nic White. But came in with less than 20 minutes left. As the Brumbies neck in neck with Rebels at the time.

Ryan immediately made an impact going forward. As seen with the Rebels disjointed conversions. Which does lead to ill-discipline & lost penalties. He was incredibly patient. Having noticed the Rebels poor blocks. Chucked the inside ball towards Tom Banks. And Tom crack the Rebels defense for the touchdown.

Not just Ryan possessing a strong attacking mindset. He can also make up the kicking. Where the conversion was there with a couple of mins left. Then again after Richard Hardwick left his feet for the Rebels. Fortunately the Brumbies were a touch above them in the attacking area. It gave him one last chance to kick this penalty goal from long range. Before he nailed it that sealed a close win. Bravo to Ryan for his super performance tonight.

Noah Lolesio

All praises on the assist king who gave the Brumbies hope. That is Noah Lolesio who plays at fly-half. His role is to not just kick between the sticks. But also look to crack the opposition defense as the playmaker.

Noah assisted pretty much most of the first few touchdowns. When the Brumbies was patient going forward. After the Rebels copped the discipline mistake.

That is one weaknesses Rebels suffered through a lack of finishing. And captialized their mistakes. With the line-out successful through the maul. Before Nic White found Lolesio on the left hand side. Where the playmaker himself made a great decision that added points. It was a inside ball to Len Ikitau for the 1st TRY.

Another good example is helping the forwards a hand. Just like how he let them build the attack. Having spotted the Rebels poor choices. Then see Nic White help Noah dictate the ball. Same goes in the maul after the Brumbies won the penalty. And Lolesio using the physical trait to push Lachlan Lonergan on the run home. With James Hanson collapsed the maul that handed a penalty TRY. It goes to show his big contribution as the starting fly-half. Well done to Noah.

Marika Koroibete

He was really active in the last 40 for the Rebels tonight. Where he unleashed the pace on all areas. Having been able to crack the Brumbies defense one by one.

There was not a lot of ball supplied to him during the first half. Especially when the Rebels able to build a big defense. And spot the Brumbies discipline mistakes.

Not just the attacking edge Marika can offer in the final third. The reading was there when the Brumbies copped the discipline on occasions. And can do the same defensively. Thanks to his robust physical stature to support the defense.

But just not enough decoy runners though to help the Rebels make up tries. And it is one trait that really hurt Koroibete in the end. Not much talk up or rushed through it to assist his efforts. That will be the one weakness needed to support him. When the Rebels v Force in Perth on Friday.

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