FULL TIME: The ACT Brumbies have defeated the Western Force 33-14 in their crucial all-Australian derby at HBF Park.
An 80th minute try to Liam Bowron secured an important bonus point victory with Stephen Larkham's side now second on the Super Rugby ladder.
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Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio was an early casualty after twisting awkwardly in a 19th minute ruck and was stretchered from the field - stay up to date with Lolesio's condition here - while the Force were without star flanker Carlo Tizzano, who was ruled out prior to kick off with a pectoral injury.
The game was in the balance at 21-14 with 10 minutes remaining after Mac Grealy's try drew the Force within single digits before Ollie Sapsford and Bowron struck late to break the hosts' hearts.
Earlier, Len Ikitau, Corey Toole and Tom Hooper crossed for the Brumbies while Force flanker Kane Koteka found the chalk before half time.
MORE TO COME.
FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Kane Koteka, Nick Champion de Crespigny; Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Mac Grealy, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Potter, Kurtley Beale
Replacements: Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Max Burey, Sio Tomkinson
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tom Hooper, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Liam Bowron, Lington Ieli, Rhys van Nek, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Jordan Kaminski
TMO: Graham Cooper
The Force's clash with the Brumbies will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.
The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on 9Gem, with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm
