Triple blow for Brumbies

Canberra - Fullback Pat McCabe, hooker Stephen Moore and flank Mitchell Chapman will miss the Brumbies’ Super Rugby match against the Waratahs in Canberra on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 10:40 SA time.

McCabe and Moore are sidelined with ankle and hamstring injuries respectively, while flank Chapman is out with facial fractures.

McCabe’s absence sees Adam Ashley-Cooper move from outside centre to fullback while Andrew Smith is given the No 13 jersey. Christian Lealiifano also makes his first start this season at inside centre, which sees Robbie Coleman drop to the bench.

Huia Edmonds replaces Moore at hooker while flank Julian Salvi takes Chapman’s spot in the loose trio.

Teams:

Brumbies:
15 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Andrew Smith, 12 Christian Lealiifano, 11 Francis Fainifo, 10 Matt Giteau, 9 Josh Valentine, 8 Ita Vaea, 7 Julian Salvi, 6 Colby Faingaa, 5 Mark Chisholm, 4 Ben Hand, 3 Dan Palmer, 2 Huia Edmonds, 1 Ben Alexander

Substitutes: 16 Anthony Hegarty, 17 Salesi Ma’afu, 18 Peter Kimlin, 19 Michael Hooper, 20 Pat Phibbs, 21 Matt Toomua, 22 Robbie Coleman

Waratahs:
TBA