The ACT Brumbies were tested by Moana Pasifika early but found a way to outclass them to secure the bonus point win.
They can’t avoid to concede 36 points against the likes of Mo’unga and co. It was a cross-field kick against the Waratahs in round one, this time the simplest tap and pass to his winger. It’s just reward for Muirhead, who is the underrated hero of this backline with his rock-solid defence and elite finishing ability. Lolesio was criticised for being too deep against England last July and he’s made significant shifts in backing his attacking ability. The Brumbies survived a scare against Moana Pasifika but know they need to find another level to compete with the Crusaders. The confidence down a player to catch the Brumbies short for Fine Inisi’s try was a wonderful display of attacking Rugby just before the half.
The Brumbies have moved to 4-0 on the Super Rugby Pacific table, winning a high-scoring encounter against Moana Pasifika 62-36 at GIO Stadium.
But Tom Wright put Tamati Tua through on 15 minutes before the Brumbies added consecutive tries off the back of their lineout, although the Pasifika outfit wouldn’t go away and conjured a magical sweeping move that ended with Fine Inisi levelling the scores at 22-22. But they will need to give their game a serious tune-up if they’re to test the NZ sides, looking porous defensively in conceding five tries and giving the Pasifika team a huge sniff of their first win on Australian soil. Flanker Luke Reimer jagged two of them as they lent on their precision, before they opened up late when reserve halfback Ryan Lonergan changed the game off the bench.
Follow live coverage from Canberra as coach Aaron Mauger's side seek their first win of the season, against the unbeaten Brumbies.
Ryan Lonergan the star off the bench in 50th Super Rugby match.
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Watch as Ryan Lonergan's quick thinking sets up a try for Andy Muirhead in the Brumbies' triumph over Moana Pasifika in Canberra on Saturday.
Moana would not surrender and took a 36-34 lead in the 52nd minute when Samiuela Moli scored their fifth try, which was converted by Lealiifano. Live & On Demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport. [Brumbies](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/brumbies) and set them up for their fourth successive [Super Rugby Pacific](https://www.planetrugby.com/tournament/super-rugby) victory. The hosts struck back with a converted try from Tamati Tua and soon took the lead when Pete Samu also dotted down but Moana were back in front when Lealiifano slotted a penalty in the 26th minute. ↳ Brumbies v Moana Pasifika, LIVE NOW. [Lonergan](https://www.planetrugby.com/tag/Ryan-Lonergan/) caught Moana napping as he took a tap penalty before getting a pass out to [Muirhead](https://www.planetrugby.com/tag/Andy-Muirhead/), who cantered in for an easy five-pointer.
Super Rugby Pacific's 'fastest man' unleashes yet again in wild 62-36 Brumbies win over Moana Pasifika.
"I think just the physical battle, we lost that tonight and that was disappointing for us man. [clicking here](https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=wwos&redirect_uri=https://wwos.nine.com.au&newsletter=true) [gutsy 34-28 win over the Blues on Saturday in a rematch of last year's final at Auckland's Eden Park.](https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/super-rugby-pacific-2023-blues-vs-crusaders-highlights-scores-match-report-video-tries/bbac551c-1644-47de-b594-8fffa51e63a1) [the also unbeaten Chiefs.](https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/super-rugby-pacific-2023-chiefs-vs-melbourne-rebels-scores-highlights-result-match-report/00ebf4db-2b40-47ce-bb28-a6109f910cdb) [Cancer sufferer's 'remarkable' marathon feat](https://wwos.nine.com.au/news/2023-australian-man-with-cancer-runs-marathon-in-antarctica-nick-mcardle-exclusive/90de5714-6adb-4a6d-a4a2-c87cd7016d9d) [with a rollicking 62-36 win in Canberra.](https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/live-scores/act-brumbies-v-moana-pasifika-super-rugby-pacific-2023/669222306)
A heavy dose of lineout power has carried the Brumbies to a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific win,...
"Really proud of our boys, for 60 minutes we were right in the contest. "We want to have the ability to score tries from range ... "When we had a bit of ball-in-space ... But they will need to give their game a serious tune-up if they're to test the New Zealand sides, looking porous defensively in conceding five tries and giving the Pasifika team a huge sniff of their first win on Australian soil. (but) we know on Monday there's a bit of work to do." ""You grind away for 60 minutes and then you eventually break the opposition and get a couple of tries, that is entertaining for the crowd," he said.
A heavy dose of lineout power has carried the Brumbies to a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific win,...
"Really proud of our boys, for 60 minutes we were right in the contest. "We want to have the ability to score tries from range ... "When we had a bit of ball-in-space ... But they will need to give their game a serious tune-up if they're to test the New Zealand sides, looking porous defensively in conceding five tries and giving the Pasifika team a huge sniff of their first win on Australian soil. (but) we know on Monday there's a bit of work to do." ""You grind away for 60 minutes and then you eventually break the opposition and get a couple of tries, that is entertaining for the crowd," he said.
Nic White described it as an “interesting one” and, indeed, it was. The Brumbies ran out huge 62-36 winners, but the final scoreline didn't…
That’s in our DNA to play physical and the Brumbies really matched up and overtook us in that aspect.” The physical battle, we lost that tonight and the Brumbies turned up. The guys that are coming on are doing a great job and they came on today and really made an impact and finished the game.” “Look, the positives, I thought our attack was pretty sharp. They were saved by replacement front-rowers Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp and Tom Ross. Larkham echoed his captain’s comments: “62 points, you’ve got to be happy.
The Brumbies have moved to 4-0 on the Super Rugby Pacific table, winning a high-scoring encounter against Moana Pasifika 62-36 at GIO Stadium.
“Really proud of our boys, for 60 minutes we were right in the contest. “We want to have the ability to score tries from range … “When we had a bit of ball-in-space… If you trust our work online and want to enforce the power of independent voices, I invite you to make a small contribution. But they will need to give their game a serious tune-up if they’re to test the NZ sides, looking porous defensively in conceding five tries and giving the Pasifika team a huge sniff of their first win on Australian soil. It leaves the Brumbies 4-0 heading to their first NZ trip of the season, set to tackle the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday night.