They may be at opposite ends on the log in their respective conferences but historically the Brumbies always bring the fight to the Lions at Ellis Park. Erstwhile overall log leaders the Lions have hit a wobble in their last three matches‚ but they still head the South African conference‚ while their opponents on Saturday have lost their last four matches on the bounce. The Brumbies‚ however‚ have often bucked the trend‚ even when they have arrived out of form in Johannesburg. In their last five meetings at Ellis Park‚ the Canberra side have won on four occasions. The Lions, conversely, have won two of their last three clashes in Canberra. While the Lions‚ as the South African conference’s frontrunners have much to play for‚ the tourists have nothing to spur them on other than ambition. There are several players who will want to blip boldly on the radar of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika when he assembles his squad to take on Six Nations champions Ireland in June. The Brumbies will w...
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