Len Ikitau's second-half double was enough for the ACT Brumbies to skip clear after the Melbourne Rebels had fired their first shots
Melbourne Rebels have clawed their way into Super Rugby Pacific finals contention and victory over the competition-leading Blues would be a huge boost to their cause.
The judiciary needs to come down harder on players who aren't following the law.
Rebels centre Ray Nu'u is set to miss the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season after receiving a four-week suspension - his second ban of the competition.
Moana Pasifika have rallied around young playmaker Lincoln McClutchie following their Super Rugby Pacific defeat to the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park on Saturday.
One of the most inspiring cover tackles of the season has been produced by Melbourne Rebels young flyhalf Carter Gordon in their 26-22 win over Moana Pasifika.
The Queensland Reds will keep Jordan Petaia on ice with an eye to the Super Rugby Pacific finals while the Waratahs face a hooking crisis with two regulars ruled out with concussion.
Melbourne are hoping the switch of Andrew Kellaway to the centres for their Good Friday Super Rugby Pacific clash with Queensland.
Melbourne Rebels captain Michael Wells says the onus is firmly on players to get their tackling technique right following a spate of recent cards.