Brumbies back themselves in Buenos Aires

Thu, May 25, 2017, 9:46 PM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Ben Alexander will equal George Smith's caps record this weekend. Photo: Getty Images
Ben Alexander will equal George Smith's caps record this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

The Brumbies have stuck with the same 23 that beat the Kings, as they brace for a fiery Jaguares side.

Coach Stephen Larkham has backed the combinations who broke their four-game losing streak in Port Elizabeth to stand up to the Jaguares.

A win is critical for the Brumbies, who sit on top of the Australian conference by just four points, with the Waratahs in second.

Tom Banks has retained his spot at fullback, with Aidan Toua on the wing, while Ben Alexander will become the equal most-capped Brumbies player when he runs out for his 142nd Super Rugby game.

The Brumbies take on the Jaguares in Buenos Aires, kicking off at 7:40am AEST on Sunday, LIVE on FOX SPORTS.

TEAM

 Brumbies team to face the Jaguares

1. Ben Alexander

2. Josh Mann-Rea

3. Allan Alaalatoa

4. Rory Arnold

5. Sam Carter (C)

6. Scott Fardy

7. Chris Alcock

8. Jordan Smiler

9. Joe Powell                                                                     

10. Wharenui Hawera

11. Aidan Toua

12. Kyle Godwin

13. Tevita Kuridrani

14. Henry Speight

15. Tom Banks

Reserves 

16. Robbie Abel

17. Nic Mayhew

18. Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin

19. Blake Enever

20. Jarrad Butler

21. De Wet Roos

22. Andrew Smith

23. Andrew Muirhead

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