The ACT Brumbies will fly the Australian flag in the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs for another week after a controversial win against the Hurricanes in their quarter-final in Canberra.
One year after the disappointment of losing 25-35 their DHL Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Brumbies in Canberra, the Hurricanes know what to expect and what they need to do about it ahead of Saturday's game.
The ACT Brumbies will play a home Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final while the Melbourne Rebels' season is over, after the Canberra side ended the regular season with a 33-17 win.
The Brumbies have plenty of work to do if they are to make an impact in the Super Rugby Pacific finals with their chances of a top-two finish over after a 31-21 loss to the Chiefs.
ACT Brumbies lock Nick Frost believes the side is putting any distraction of a potential home quarter-final behind them as they prepare for a blockbuster match against the Chiefs.
The ACT Brumbies have dug deep to protect their perfect home record this Super Rugby Pacific season and return to second on the ladder with a 48-32 win over the Highlanders in Canberra.
Noah Lolesio has sent a message to Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and five-eighth rival Carter Gordon as he helped the Brumbies to a thrilling 33-26 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Melbourne Rebels.
Overlooked halfback Tate McDermott fired his best shots but adversary Nic White had the last laugh as the ACT Brumbies picked apart the Queensland Reds for their first win in Brisbane for eight years.
The Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies don't have to look far for motivation as they prepare to add another chapter to their storied history at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
A 77th-minute Corey Toole try has allowed the Brumbies to extend their streak against the NSW Waratahs to 11 games after stealing a come-from-behind 40-36 Super Rugby Pacific victory.