Captain Ryan Lonergan has stepped up to be the hero, slotting the last minute penalty for a 21-20 win over the Blues.
It’s the first time the Brumbies have won at Eden Park in 12 years.
The Brumbies rallied from a 10-point deficit, trailing until the final moment.
It was their scrum that deserves all the praise, turning the Blues inside out to force James Doleman no option but to award the penalty from right in front.
Lonergan made no mistake, allowing the visitors to close it out.
79′: Lonergan nails it (21-20 Brumbies)
No mistake from the skipper
Brumbies back in front as the Blues restart.
78′: Scrum penalty Brumbies
Hugeeeeee scrum from the Brumbies forces the penalty call.
It’s right in front from 30 metres out for Ryan Lonergan to take the lead.
76′: Tuipulotu delivers captain’s response
Huge work from Patrick Tuipulotu comes up with a turnover 15 metres out.
The Brumbies were rolling but the lock gets over the ball for the steal.
But the Brumbies are back onto the attack after a free kick for a not straight lineout.
The visitors march down the field and draw a knock-on 30 metres out.
73′: Brumbies throwing everything at Blues
The high-ball strategy of the Brumbies is paying off, forcing the error after yet another breakdown steal.
It allows Jack Debreczeni to grubber in behind and into touch just outside the 22, which they then force them into an error.
70′: Lonergan sparks Brumbies
Some great work from Ryan Lonergan gets the Brumbies back in great field possession.
Lonergan steals the overthrown lineout and kicks ahead for himself, with Sam Nock just stopping him from re-gathering and scoring.
However, the visitors drop the ball and give the Blues a chance to build pressure once again.
64′: Brumbies turn to defend
The visitors face their fair share of pressure as the Blues look to extend their lead.
The Brumbies find a way to turn them over twice to clear their line, however, a penalty 30 metres out allows the Blues to kick for the line, which Nick Frost steals.
60′: Brumbies finding little success
The Brumbies are throwing everything at the Blues but can’t find a way through.
They work inside the 15 metres but the Blues force the mistake as they hold on for dear life.
55′: Blues holding on
The Blues are struggling to deal with the power of the Brumbies, who sense an opportunity.
The visitors dominate their scrum and force the mistake from Finlay Christie.
49′: Meredith dives over after wild break (Blues 20-18)
The Brumbies give the Blues a taste of their own medicine after Finlay Christie’s break leads to an error.
It allows Andy Muirhead and Charlie Cale to make major metres, before Meredith scores in the corner
44′: Meredith reduces margin (Blues 20-13)
The Brumbies get the margin within a converted try after an easy penalty.
It comes as the visitors march into the 22 following a Blues error
Half-time: Barrett concerns for Blues
The Blues have returned to the field without star flyhalf Beauden Barrett
Barrett has injured his hand and in the words of coach Vern Cotter: “It doesn’t look good.”
38′: Ioane break drought (Blues 20-10)
Rikeo Ionae has finally brought his 50th try as the Blues are running away with the game.
Ioane scores an easy try after Finlay Christie pieces apart the defence.
35′: Blues turn defence into try (15-10 Blues)
The Blues burn the Brumbies as they race down the field for the try.
Angus Ta’avao is there to finish off the move that goes 80 metres started by Cole Forbes, breaking open the game.
31′: Both sides dealing with the fumbles
The game has broken down as neither side can find a breakthrough.
The physicality has risen, leading to both sides coughing the ball up.
25′: Barrett shanks it
Beauden Barrett has a chance to put the Blues in front but the penalty is well wide.
The 45 metre effort never had a chance.
21′: Captain Al strikes for visitors (10-all)
Allan Alaalatoa barges over for the Brumbies as they hit straight back.
A silly penalty gives them an extra ten metres and Stephen Larkham’s side keeps it in close for Alaalatoa to power over for just his fifth Brumbies try
16′: Barrett slices through Brumbies (10-3 Blues)
Beauden Barrett turns back the clock with a special solo try.
Barrett slices through some easy Brumbies defence before turning on the pace for the opener.
12′: Frost charge down sets up Brumbies response (3-all)
The Brumbies have levelled the scores through Declan Meredith after a great piece of work from Nick Frost.
Frost charges down the clearing kick from the kickoff, forcing the hurried clearance that leaves a number of Blues players offside.
It allows Meredith to slot his first points of the night.
10′: Beauden adds first points (Blues 3-0)
Beauden Barrett adds first points of the night with an easy three points.
The Blues had advantage, only to drop the ball, meaning Barrett slots the easy kick
9′: Blues flip field
The Brumbies start to build pressure but an excellent steal from Cam Suafoa gets them back on the attack.
The Blues are marching down the field before dropping the ball
4′: Brumbies hold Blues off
The Brumbies have passed a big early test as the Blues apply the pressure.
Beauden Barrett puts them on the front foot with a line break assist as they turn down the three points to go for the rolling maul, stopped by the Brumbies.
KICK OFF: Brumbies out to end Blues hoodoo
The action is underway at Eden Park as the Brumbies receive the kick off.
The Brumbies and Blues are both desperate for wins after winning one from their first three games.
Lachlan Lonergan leads the ACT side in his 50th.
Blues 20
Tries: Barrett, Ta’avao, Ioane
Cons: Barrett 1/3
Pens: Barrett 1/2
Brumbies 18
Tries: Alaalatoa, Meredith
Cons: Meredith 1/2
Pens: Meredith 2/2
BLUES v ACT BRUMBIES TEAMS
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Cam Christie, Anton Segner, Cameron Suafoa, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Cole Forbes.
Replacements: Nathaniel Pole, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Marcel Renata, Tristyn Cook, Che Clark, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Corey Evans
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuaika, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Warwick Lahmert
TMO: Richard Kelly
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