Brumbies easily account for Force in trial

February 6, 2012
Posted by bryce_in_oz

Brumbies coach Jake White has enjoyed a dream start with his new Super Rugby side after they cruised to a 25-0 trial victory over the Western Force at Rugby Park in Darwin on Saturday night.

February 5, 2012

Brumbies 25 Force 0

In what was the first trial match of the year for both teams, the wet and windy conditions contributed to an error-riddled performance.

The Brumbies were first on the scoreboard when lock Ben Hand breached the Force’s defence to touch down late in the first quarter.

The Brumbies’ second try came after the Canberra-based side strung together seven phases before inside centre Christian Lealiifano crossed, while five-eighth Zack Holmes booted three first-half penalties to extend the lead.

The Western Australian side showed more composure in the third quarter, however the Brumbies defence held firm despite being restricted to 14 men when flanker Peter Kimlin was sent to the sin bin for a late shoulder charge.

Workhorse Brumbies prop Jerry Yanuyanutawa was prominent for the Brumbies before taking a heavy knock and coming off the field after 30 minutes, while Nic White slotted two second-half penalties to complete the emphatic win.

AAP

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-match-report/brumbies-easily-account-for-force-in-trial-20120205-1qza1.html#ixzz1lZPvnOny

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7 Comments

  1. bok_in_oz bryce_in_oz says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 6:38 am Reply to this comment

    That’s a surprise… Force were looking good on paper…

    Brumbies conditioning is fantastic… a product of Jake starting the season three months sooner than the rest… individual diets he’s programmed through the new player canteen must have had some added benefits…

  2. DavidS Champion Supporter DavidS says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 8:14 am Reply to this comment

    I’m in two minds here but I’m going to say “Good luck Jake…”

  3. DavidS Champion Supporter DavidS says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 8:16 am Reply to this comment

    bRYCE

    dON’T KNW ABOUT aUSSIE WARM UPS BUT JUST A QUESTION

    aRE THEY AS PATHETIC A MEASURE OF FORM AND ABILITY AS THE LOCAL “WARM UPS”

    i MEAN CAN YOU DRAW AN ACCURATE ICTURE FROM WATCHING aUSSIE WARM UPS ABOUT TEAM ABILITIES?

  4. DavidS Champion Supporter DavidS says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 8:16 am Reply to this comment

    Oh FFS….

  5. bok_in_oz bryce_in_oz says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 8:33 am Reply to this comment

    Reply to DavidS @ 8:16 am:

    Depends who it is against… Generally any team playing the Tahs go hell-for leather… the Reds/Tahs (North/South) games are particularly brutal (as they are in the State of Origin rugby league games are)…

    But definite experimentation all the same…

  6. Great White Shark Great White Shark says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 8:51 am Reply to this comment

    Jake White is no fool. The Brumbies will be my second favourite team for the competition. :applause:

  7. Boertjie Boertjie says:
    February 6th, 2012 at 11:59 am Reply to this comment

    Reply to Great White Shark @ 8:51 am:

    Deon will definitely not
    support the Brumbies.
    :fishing:

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