2020 Super Rugby – Brumbies vs Reds Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Brumbies vs Reds taking place? Saturday 19th September, 2020 – 10:20 (UK)
Where is Brumbies vs Reds taking place? GIO Stadium, Canberra
What channel is Brumbies vs Reds on? Sky Sports Action
Where can I stream Brumbies vs Reds? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Brumbies vs Reds? Visit this link for ticket information on Super Rugby games
TEAM NEWS
Brumbies (1-15): Scott Sio, Folau Fainga'a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Murray Douglas, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachie McCaffrey, Will Miller, Pete Samu, Joe Powell, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Tevita Kuridrani, Andy Murihead, Tom Banks
Reserves: Connal McInerney, James Slipper, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Nic White, Bayley Kuenzle, Solomone Kata
INS: Murray Douglas, Noah Lolesio
OUTS: Darcy Swian, Len Ikitau, Ryan Lonergan
Queensland Reds (1-15): JP Smith, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Jordan Petaia, Jock Campbell
Reserves: Josh Nasser, Harry Hoopert, Ruan Smith, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Angus Scott-Young, Moses Sorovi, Bryce Hegarty, Jack Hardy
INS: Jack Hardy, Ruan Smith
OUTS: Chris Feauai-Sautia, Jack Straker
THE PREDICTION
The best two teams in this Super Rugby tournament face off in what promises to be an exciting final in Canberra at the GIO Stadium. This is the Reds first Super Rugby final since they won the title back in 2011 and they come into this game as underdogs. The Brumbies have home advantage on their side and they have won their last seven matches against the Reds in Canberra so they will have plenty of confidence with that record behind them. The Reds however were outstanding in the semi-finals win over the Rebels last week and their young side will pay no attention to history. Ultimately however, Dan McKellar’s men have to be favoured to edge this although there is every chance it could be decided by a point or two. Home advantage just about swings it to the Brumbies but this should be a classic final.
