Towering twins to start for Brumbies

Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 3:17 AM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Rory Arnold will start alongside twin Richie on Saturday night. Photo: Getty Images
Rory Arnold will start alongside twin Richie on Saturday night. Photo: Getty Images

Rory and Richie Arnold are set to start together for the first time in Super Rugby when the Brumbies face the Waratahs.

The Arnold twins, who stand at 208cm, will form the tallest locking combination in Super Rugby history when they run out in Sydney as the Brumbies look to supersize their team against NSW.

Loosehead prop Scott Sio returns to the starting side from injury in a boost for the ACT side and one of two other changes to the starting side.

Blake Enever moves into the backrow to replace Tom Cusack (concussion) and team up with David Pocock and Isi Naisarani.

Sam Carter is the only other change in the Brumbies 23 after missing weeks with a back concern.

The Brumbies need a bonus-point win over the Waratahs to keep their finals hopes alive after a strong finish to the regular season.

The Brumbies take on the Waratahs on Saturday July 14, kicking off at 7:45pm AEST, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO 

TEAM

IN: Sam Carter, Scott Sio

OUT: Ben Alexander, Tom Cusack

Brumbies to face Waratahs

1. Scott Sio

2. Folau Fainga’a

3. Allan Alaalatoa

4. Rory Arnold

5. Richie Arnold

6. Blake Enever

7. David Pocock

8. Isi Naisarani

9. Joe Powell

10. Christian Lealiifano

11. Andrew Muirhead

12. Kyle Godwin

13. Tevita Kuridrani

14. Henry Speight

15. Tom Banks

Reserves

16. Connal McInerney

17. Nic Mayhew

18. Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin

19. Sam Carter

20. Lachlan McCaffrey

21. Matt Lucas

22. Wharenui Hawera

23. Lausii Taliauli

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