Super Rugby Round One Highlights: Brumbies v Melbourne Rebels

Super Rugby Round One Highlights: Brumbies v Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels got their Super Rugby season off to the perfect start with a 34-27 away win over the Brumbies in round one. The Brumbies opened the scoring with an early penalty, with both sides running in three first half tries in a sea-saw opening forty as the hosts took a 22-19 lead into the break. The Rebels struck first in the second half, with an early try seeing them regain the lead. The visitors were making better use of a strong wind at their back, with the Brumbies struggling to get out of their own half. A Rebels penalty made it a seven point ball game before the visitors went over shortly after for their fifth try to take control of the match at 34-22 with a little over five minutes remaining. The Brumbies crossed for a late score to give themselves a shot at a draw, but it was not to be as the Rebels held on for the victory.

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