Super Rugby: Western Force end 14-match losing streak against Brumbies pups

Super Rugby: Western Force end 14-match losing streak against Brumbies pups

By Alipate Narawa
Sunday 21/05/2023
[Photo: stuff.co]

The Western Force have snapped a 14-match losing streak against the Brumbies with a 34-19 triumph over the "little puppies" at HBF Park.

The Brumbies entered Saturday night's match missing Wallabies stars James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Nic White, Len Ikitau and Tom Wright as part of Rugby Australia's World Cup resting policy.

In the lead-up to the match, Force hooker Folau Fainga'a said the mass changes meant the Brumbies were sending over the "little puppies" to allow the "big dogs" to rest at home and get their necks massaged.

The Force raced out to a 21-0 lead inside 25 minutes, then weathered a Brumbies fightback before going on to secure the four-tries-to-three victory.

More importantly, the Force's fifth straight win at home this season ensured they ended the round in eighth spot, three points ahead of the ninth-placed Highlanders.

Source: stuff.co

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