This is clinical.
The Brumbies blitzed the Stormers 39-19 away in South Africa earlier, and were propelled by a ridiuclous first half hat-trick from centre Joe Tomane.
It took the Australian just 27 minutes to score three tries, and although Stephen Larkham's men had wing Henry Speight sent off late on, they still won easily.
Legendary Wallaby out-half Larkham was a fantastic playmaker during his career and his team very much play in their coach's image.
The reward for the Brumbies is a trip to Wellington to play the Hurricanes in next weekend's semi-final while Michael Cheika's Waratahs side will host the Highlanders in the other final four affair after the Otago outfit saw off the Chiefs this morning.
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Very fair from the Ireland boss. Scotland came to the Aviva Stadium with a Six Nations title on their minds, but these dreams were firmly put to down bed by an Ireland side who were on top from minute one to 80. Aside from the stellar displays from most of the players, another aspect of […]
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