Notes

For the Bit poses as a perfect opportunity to rectify their disappointing home form against teams from outside of Australia as they face a team still coming to grips with the rigours of Super Rugby competition.

The ACT team conceded only two penalty goals in their most recent fixture against a non-Australian side and as a result will be looking for back-to-back wins when hosting teams from outside Australia for the first time since Round 16 last year, a streak that also included victory over the Bulls.

The Brumbies’ recent home games against teams from outside their conference have been more open than usual, with each of the last five such fixtures being decided by over 10 points while three of the last five games have witnessed more than 60 points scored in total. Before the run of five games listed above, the Brumbies had won 10 on the bounce at home to non-Australian teams. Six of those victories came by 10 points or fewer, while those matches saw an average of 42 points scored, hinting that the Canberra side perhaps fare better when games are tight.