Brumbies vs. Western Force: Can Brumbies Extend Their Dominance Over Western Force?

The Super Rugby tournament has been started in the heart of Australia, with teams gearing up to seize the opportunity and start the season with a win. With Brumbies playing in Perth, it would be a thriller of an encounter with Western Forces gearing up to end the head-to-head winning streak of Brumbies over them. In their last meeting in May 2021, Brumbies defeated Western Force with a margin of 21-9. Going into the game, Western Force would be determined to win the game in style. The season's opener would be an important game for both sides, as a win in the start would pave the path for the upcoming tournament games.

Going into the game, the Brumbies would have a psychological advantage over the Western Force, who haven't been able to perform really well in the past and against the Brumbies. Talking about Brumbies game form, they have only managed to secure a win last year. Moreover, Brumbies playing at home would always be a treat to watch and bet on them as the favorites of winning against the Western Force. In March 202, Brumbies managed to defeat Waratahs with a margin of 47-14, which was among their most formidable victories. The boys playing in the upcoming game against the Western Force would be looking to play with positivity and courage, implementing all homework done in the field.

• ‌Jahrome Brown;
• Connal McInerney;
• Tom Hopper;
• Rob Valenti;
• ‌Tom Ross.

For the past 3-to 4 years, Western Force hasn't been performing upto the expectations of their fans, management, and sponsors. With few changes in the squad and overall management, Western Force is expected to play hard at Brumbies, who have always won in the last 7 head to head encounters. Though Western Force and Brumbies aren't the favorites for the tournament, they both would be itching to register their first win in their opening game of the season. Western Force hasn't won against the Brumbies since 2016. The wait of 6 years can be ended in a glimpse if Western Force plays around the plan, following the basics and attacking the weak links in their opponent's side. With the likes of Tom Robertson, Santiago Medrano, Izak Rodda, Toni Pullu, Jake Strachan, Kyle Godwin, Greg Holmes, Jake McIntyre, Richard Kahui, and Ian Prior in the lineup, Western Force can disturb the track record of Brumbies.

• Tom Robertson;
• Tim Anstee;
• Manasa Mataele;
• Jake Strachan;
• Feleti Kaitu'u.

Considering the winning form of Brumbies against Western Force, Brumbies are likely to win the upcoming encounter and make the head-to-head streak 8-0.