Asteron Life Super Rugby Season – ROUND TWO
Friday 20 February
Chiefs (NZ) v Acquis Brumbies
Where: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Time: 5:35pm AEDT
Coverage: FOX SPORTS 2 & 2HD. ABC Grandstand app and online via www.abc.net.au/grandstand
Match Information: The Aquis Brumbies have won their last four out five matches in New Zealand and are coming off a 47-3 win against the Queensland Reds. The Brumbies will be looking for a back to back win to potentially earn top spot in the Australian conference.
RaboDirect Rebels v NSW Waratahs
Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Time: 7:40pm AEDT
Coverage: FOX SPORTS 2 & 2HD
Match Information: The Melbourne Rebels host the NSW Waratahs in the first Australian derby of the round as the defending champions look to bounce back after their round one loss. The Waratahs have never lost their opening two matches of a Super Rugby season, while the Rebels have never opened their season with two wins. The Rebels will be full of confidence having defeated last year’s finalist, the Crusaders 20-10 in round one, in the Club’s first even win outside of Australia.
Saturday 21 February
St.George Queensland Reds v Western Force
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Time: 7:40pm AEDT
Coverage: FOX SPORTS 2 & 2HD
Match Information: The Queensland Reds will be bolstered with the return to Australian Rugby of James O’Connor who makes his Reds debut in flyhalf. Karmichael Hunt moves to the fullback position. The Western Force will be looking to continue the club’s recent success against the Reds having won four and drawing one match in their last five encounters.
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