After the Waratahs and Reds fell short, the Brumbies score the first Australian victory over a New Zealand team in Super Rugby Pacific with a 28-17 triumph in Melbourne.
They should have been up 5-0 after a minute of play, with fullback Tom Wright dropping the ball cold as he attempted a one-handed grounding over the goal line.
Flanker Jahrome Brown made no mistake 10 minutes later when his outstretched arm slammed down the ball for the Brumbies to take a 7-0 lead. A try by hooker Lachlan Lonergan then made it 14-0 but the Highlanders rallied with centre Thomas Umaga-Jensen scoring and the teams went into half-time at 17-7. After a Brumbies penalty goal, the Highlanders hit back again with a try by flanker James Lentjes closing the margin to seven.
Another penalty goal from Noah Lolesio gave them a little more breathing room and then the young Wallabies playmaker was able to run on to a pop pass from Irae Simone for a 72nd-minute try.While the desperate Highlanders scrambled for points, the Brumbies defence held firm to secure the win.
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