04 Apr 2015
Joe Tomane and Willie Britz (AFP)
04 Apr 2015
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In next weekend's action, the Cheetahs head to Perth to tackle the Force, while the Brumbies take on the Blues in Auckland.
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04 Apr 2015
The stats show the Brumbies' dominance.
The hosts ran 396 metres, compared to the Cheetahs' 233. They carried the ball 120 times, compared to 68, beat 19 defenders to 6, completed 136 passes to 100.
The Cheetahs were also forced to make a mammoth 120 tackles, compared to the 68 by the Brumbies.
04 Apr 2015
A pretty torrid game to watch, too many errors from both sides. The Brumbies will rue not getting four tries, but they'll be there come playoff time at the end of the season...
04 Apr 2015
FULL-TIME: Brumbies 20-3 Cheetahs
04 Apr 2015
80'- The Cheetahs swing it wide, before Rhule decides to boot up-field. The Brumbies easily gather and decide enough is enough, and kick it out...
04 Apr 2015
79'- Another Brumbies error leads to one more scrum to the Cheetahs. Can they run it from deep and finish the game in style?
04 Apr 2015
79'- Another messy scrum, but the Brumbies finally manage to clear and will launch one last attack...
04 Apr 2015
77'- White fails to find touch, but Rhule then drops the kick, which gives the Brumbies a scrum just outside the Cheetahs 22m area...
04 Apr 2015
77'- Pocock wins a penalty on the ground. This gives the Brumbies a chance to kick inside Cheetahs territory...
04 Apr 2015
76'- A decent last 10 minutes for the Cheetahs, playing the game inside the Brumbies half. They haven't scored and won't win this game, but have frustrated the hosts, who are still two tries away from a bonus point...
04 Apr 2015
TOKYO SEVENS RESULT:
The Blitzbokke have defeated the USA 24-15.
They beat Kenya (26-0) and Canada (29-7) earlier in the day.
04 Apr 2015
75'- But the Cheetahs counter...
04 Apr 2015
74'- Sigh... Pietersen knocks it on in contact and the Brumbies clear up-field...
04 Apr 2015
73'- The Brumbies trangress at ruck time just outside their own 22m area. It allows the Cheetahs to set up another lineout five metres out...
04 Apr 2015
72'- Coleman clears for the Brumbies, but the Cheetahs still have a decent attacking chance, just outside the Brumbies 22m area...
04 Apr 2015
70 '- However, more solid defence from the Brumbies sees them win a turnover.
04 Apr 2015
70'- But a good backline move brings the Cheetahs back inside the red zone...
04 Apr 2015
69'- Oh dear, a knock-on scuppers a great attacking chance for the Cheetahs. White clears from the base to bring relief for the hosts...
04 Apr 2015
68'- A high tackle on Pietersen sees the Cheetahs win a penalty. They opt for a lineout five metres out...
04 Apr 2015
67'- Cheetahs five metres out now!
04 Apr 2015
67' - Cheetahs sub: Coetzee on for Van Jaarsveld at hooker.
04 Apr 2015
66'- Pocock penalised at the breakdown. It gives the Cheetahs the chance to set up a lineout on the 22m line. A rare attacking chance for them...
04 Apr 2015
65'- But the Cheetahs are only defending. Thus far, they've made 114 tackles, compared to 37 by the Brumbies.
04 Apr 2015
64'- Good defence by the Cheetahs sees them force the Brumbies into touch.
04 Apr 2015
63'- A strong Brumbies scrum in midfield sees them win a penalty. Again, they opt for a lineout five metres out.
04 Apr 2015
62'- METRES RUN
Brumbies 379
Cheetahs 85
04 Apr 2015
62'- Cheetahs sub: Benjamin on for Sadie.
04 Apr 2015
61'- But that's the problem with South African backline play. We're just not smart at it...
04 Apr 2015
60'- The Cheetahs try to run it from their own line, and do well for about 30m, before Rhule is bundled out. Surely Rhule has to come inside there and avoid being tackled out...
04 Apr 2015
59'- Speight oh-so-close for the Brumbies but he drops the ball just short of the line. Courageous defence from the Cheetahs on their own line here...
04 Apr 2015
57'- Cheetahs sub: Burger on at flank for Prinsloo.
04 Apr 2015
57' - Good defence from the Cheetahs, but the hosts get a five metre scrum...
04 Apr 2015
56'- Sadie the man who performed the high hit...
04 Apr 2015
55'- Brumbies attacking in familiar territory, inside the red zone. They win a penalty after a high tackle from a Cheetahs player.
The Brumbies set up another lineout five metres out.
04 Apr 2015
53'- The Brumbies have enjoyed 80% possession and territory in the second half thus far.
04 Apr 2015
53'- Cheetahs sub: Sykes on for Wegner.
04 Apr 2015
50'- Brumbies again probing on attack near the Cheetahs 22m area, but a turnover brings some relief for the men from Bloemfontein...
04 Apr 2015
46'- CONVERSION by Lealiifano.
Brumbies 20-3 Cheetahs
04 Apr 2015
44'- Brumbies lock Blake Enever scores his first Super Rugby try.
Great build-up by the Brumbies after they came close to driving over at the maul. But they remained patient to score close to the posts...
04 Apr 2015
44'- TRY to the Brumbies!
04 Apr 2015
43'- Cheetahs subs: Pretorius on for Meyer, Uys on for Minnie.
04 Apr 2015
43' - Tomane almost over in the corner, but he is bundled out. However, the referee comes back for a penalty, having caught the Cheetahs off-side.
The hosts opt to set up a lineout...
04 Apr 2015
42'- Brumbies inside the red zone now...