Brumbies and Reds have confidence but distracted Rebels require major upset
Brumbies and Reds can be optimistic tackling the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs but Rebels face a tall order.
Brett McKay is an Australian sportswriter, broadcaster, commentator, and is one half of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. Brett covered rugby for Australian sports website The Roar for more than 15 years, has sat on Test Match and Super Rugby sidelines as a commentator for ABC Sport for more than a decade, and is a regular radio pundit for stations in Australia and New Zealand.
Brumbies and Reds can be optimistic tackling the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs but Rebels face a tall order.
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