Brumbies set to give back to bush during bye week

Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 1:48 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Queensland Reds hosted the Brumbies in Round Eight of Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

The Brumbies are set to use their bye week to give back to the community as they prepare for the finals.

The 2020 defending champions will finish their season against the Rebels on Sunday before their bye ahead of the Qualifying Final.

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With a home final already secured, the Brumbies have confirmed that the entire playing squad will split up and travel to regional Rugby clubs on April 20 as part of the 'Brumbies to the Bush' campaign.

The players and staff will visit eight Rugby clubs within NSW and ACT to help run junior and senior training sessions as well as putting on a barbecue afterwards.

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar believes that the program allows the club to thank their loyal supporters whilst providing some much-needed assistance to grassroots rugby.

“Connecting with our community is a key part of the Brumbies organisation and the whole team are really excited to get out and about next week," he said in a statement.

"Everyone involved with our side and professional rugby as a whole has come through the community level and we love getting back to that environment, especially in the country areas where they're always so hospitable.

"We know we have a lot of support in our region and this is about giving back a little to those who give us so much."

A huge kick from Nic White from inside his own half.

The Brumbies will face the Rebels on Sunday night, with McKellar making a number of changes as they freshen up their squad following their narrow loss to the Reds.

This includes resting the likes of Pete Samu, Tom Cusack and Irae Simone, with Nic White and James Slipper moved to the bench.

'Brumbies to the Bush' campaign details (All events set to take place Tuesday April 20)

Yass Rams - Victoria Park, Laidlaw Street, Yass, 5:00pm AEST

Cooma Red Devils - Rotary Oval, Murray Street, Cooma, 5:00pm AEST

Trinity Catholic College - Clinton Street & College Street, Goulburn, 4pm AEST

Goulburn Rugby - Simon Poidevin Oval, Addison Street, Goulburn, 4pm AEST

Crookwell Pups - Crookwell Memorial Oval, Robertson Street, Crookwell, 5:00pm AEST

Braidwood Redbacks - Braidwood Recreation Ground, Araluen Street, Braidwood, 5:00pm AEST

Broulee Dolphins - Captain Oldrey Park, Elizabeth Drive, Broulee, 5:00pm AEST

Batemans Bay Boars - Hanging Rock Sports Ground, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay, 5:00pm AEST

Sunday afternoon Rugby is back in Melbourne this weekend when the Rebels take on the Brumbies at AAMI Park, kicking off at 2:00pm AEST, the home side will look to keep their finals hopes alive following a narrow loss to the Force last weekend.  You can catch all the action LIVE on Stan Sport,click here to purchase tickets.

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