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Waratahs Edge Brumbies 30-28 in Canberra on Late Penalties

The result heightens doubts about the Brumbies' attack.

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The NSW Waratahs have broken a three-game losing streak, overcoming the Brumbies in Canberra. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Joey Walton was among the try-scorers for the NSW Waratahs in their 30-28 victory over the ACT Brumbies
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Overview

  • NSW Waratahs, who had lost eight straight at GIO Stadium, beat the ACT Brumbies 30-28 on Friday to end a three-game slide.
  • NSW raced to a 21-7 lead before the Brumbies drew level, then 20-year-old Sid Harvey nailed penalties in the 65th, 69th and 73rd minutes and the visitors survived a 78th-minute try.
  • The Waratahs absorbed long stretches without the ball, making 257 tackles at a 93% success rate and winning nine turnovers, while the Brumbies produced only three linebreaks from 174 carries.
  • Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said a subpar training week showed on the night, and the team enters a bye looking to fix a misfiring attack and a shaky scrum before a trip to Dunedin.
  • Andrew Kellaway scored after replacing Harry Potter, and for the Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan’s workload and Rob Valetini’s strong carries stood out in defeat.