The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies side has been named for this Saturday's encounter with the Highlanders, kicking off at 2:35PM AEDT at Forsyth Barr, Dunedin.
The Brumbies returned to the winner's circle last weekend in Canberra with a hard fought 22-19 win over the Western Force in Round 3. The club will look to build momentum heading into this weekend's match with the 6th-placed Highlanders.
Head Coach Stephen Larkham has made changes, naming Blake Schoupp and Billy Pollard in the front row, alongside Sosefo Kautai.
Cadeyrn Neville will make his first start in 2024, when he combines with fellow Wallaby Nick Frost at lock. Neville returns to the side after succumbing to a facial injury in the Brumbies Super Round encounter with the Chiefs.
Jahrome Brown has been promoted for his first start, joining Tom Hooper and Rob Valetini in the back row.
The remainder of the starting line-up is unchanged, with Ryan Lonergan leading the side from scrum-half. Noah Lolesio partners Tamati Tua and Len Ikitau in the midfield. Whilst Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole and Tom Wright round out the three.
An interchange bench consisting of Lachlan Lonergan, James Slipper and Darcy Swain will provide plenty of experience for the Larkham coached side. Back-rower Rory Scott is in line to make his first appearance this year, while Harrison Goddard has been named after a two-try performance in the ACT Brumbies Runner's 31-all draw against Western Force A last weekend at GIO Stadium.
2024 Super Rugby Pacific – Round 4
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies v Highlanders
Saturday 16 March, 2:35PM AEDT
Starting XV
- Blake Schoupp (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Billy Pollard (Uni-Norths Owls)
- Sosefo Kautai (Canberra Royals)
- Nick Frost (Queanbeyan Whites)
- Cadeyrn Neville (Uni-Norths Owls)
- Tom Hooper (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Jahrome Brown (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Rob Valetini (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Ryan Lonergan (c) (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Noah Lolesio (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Corey Toole (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Tamati Tua (Queanbeyan Whites)
- Len Ikitau (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Andy Muirhead (vc) (Canberra Royals)
- Tom Wright (Western Districts)
Finishers
16. Lachlan Lonergan (Tuggeranong Vikings)
17. James Slipper (Queanbeyan Whites)
18. Rhys Van Nek (Uni-Norths Owls)
19. Darcy Swain (Tuggeranong Vikings)
20. Rory Scott (Canberra Royals)
21. Harrison Goddard (Queanbeyan Whites)
22. Declan Meredith (Western Districts)
23. Oliver Sapsford (Uni-Norths Owls)
Head Coach
Stephen Larkham
