And then there were three
The Super Rugby AU Finals are set to kick off on Saturday, with the Brumbies hosting the Western Force at GIO Stadium for a chance to face the Reds in the Final.
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The Brumbies will be looking to set up a rematch of last year's Final whilst the Force are hoping to continue their fairytale run with a berth in the decider.
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Saturday 24 April 7:45 pm AEST – Brumbies v Western Force at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and simulcast on 9Gem
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The Brumbies have welcomed back their stars after a much-needed rest, headlined by the return of James Slipper and Nic White to the starting side.
They are joined by Irae Simone and Pete Samu, who were rested during their narrow win over the Rebels.
Tom Cusack has failed to overcome injury, allowing Luke Reimer to come onto the bench for a potential debut.
"It's good to see Luke get his chance, he's been nice and patient and worked really hard for his club (Wests) over the past couple of weeks," coach Dan McKellar said.
"He's excited and I know his family is heavily invested in his career and I know they'll be excited and proud of him."
Meanwhile, the Force have sprung a major surprise at fullback, naming Jake Strachan with Rob Kearney still out with injury.
“Jake’s a very talented player, he has the ability to create something out of nothing. His nickname is ‘Silky’ for a reason,” coach Tim Sampson said on Strachan.
His inclusion drops Jack McGregor to the bench, with Richard Kahui filling the void left by Tevita Kuridrani (suspension).
Santiago Medrano also regains his starting role, pushing Greg Holmes back to the reserves.
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Tom Wright, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Banks
Reserves: Lachlan Lonergan, Scott Sio, Tom Ross, Nick Frost, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Reesjan Pasitoa, Mack Hansen
INs: Pete Samu, Irae Simone, Luke Reimer
OUTs: Will Miller, James Tucker, Bayley Kuenzle
FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu'u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Sitaleki Timani, Tim Anstee, Kane Koteka, Brynard Stander, Tomas Cubelli, Domingo Miotti, Jordan Olowofela, Kyle Godwin (c), Richard Kahui, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
Reserves: Andrew Ready, Angus Warner, Greg Holmes, Ryan McCauley, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ian Prior, Henry Taefu, Jack McGregor
INs: Henry Taefu
OUTs: Tevita Kurdrani
