The Rebels overturned a 16-point half-time deficit to claim a stunning 29-26 win over the Brumbies in Melbourne on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
When these two teams met in the first round of the competition, the Rebels battled back to claim a 34-27 win, and this time they produced a great escape to clinch a thrilling comeback victory.
It’s a result that sees the Melbourne-based side remain at the top of the Australian conference, while it’s their fourth successive win over the Brumbies.
Consider for a moment that the Rebels began the second half with just 13 men after two players had been sent to the sin bin before the break, while they trailed 19-3.
In that context, they made a quite remarkable start to the second stanza when Marika Koroibete showed great strength to finish off their opening try within the first minute of the restart.