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Waratahs vs Brumbies Predictions - Waratahs to get close against Brumbies

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Simon Lewis 21 Mar 2025
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  • Brumbies have won their last 13 games against the Waratahs, but recent matches have been tight.
  • Waratahs are 5th in standings with 3 wins from 4 games; improved from last season.
  • Brumbies, currently 4th, have a solid start with 3 wins in 5 matches.
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Brumbies have won their last 13 matches against the Waratahs. (Getty Images)
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Waratahs +6.5

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Waratahs vs Brumbies Predictions


While the Brumbies have dominated this fixture in recent years, the Tahs’ have been within eight points in five of the last six encounters. The hosts are playing well this season, so I am backing them to get within the +6.5 handicap.

  • Waratahs have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
  • Waratahs have lost 5 of their last 6 matches against the Brumbies by 8 or less points.
  • Brumbies have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
  • Brumbies have won their last 13 matches against the Waratahs.

Head to Head


Brumbies have been victorious in their last 13 games against the Waratahs. However, five of the last six games have been decided by eight points or less.

Waratahs Form


The Waratahs are fifth on the Super Rugby table after winning three of their opening four games. They began with three successive wins until losing last weekend.

The Tahs’ finished bottom of the table in 2024 and already have more victories than last season. They began in round one with a cracking 37-36 home win over the Highlanders before beating Fijian Drua 29-24 at home.

The Waratahs then defeated the Western Force 34-10 in Sydney but came up short last weekend, losing 35-15 to the Reds.

Waratahs Injuries & Team News


15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Triston Reilly, 13 Henry O’Donnell, 12 Joey Walton, 11 Max Jorgensen, 10 Lawson Creighton, 9 Teddy Wilson, 8 Langi Gleeson, 7 Charlie Gamble, 6 Rob Leota, 5 Ben Grant, 4 Hugh Sinclair (captain), 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Dave Porecki, 1 Angus Bell.

Replacements: 16 Mahe Vailanu, 17 Isaac Kailea, 18 Daniel Botha, 19 Felix Kalapu, 20 Jamie Adamson, 21 Leafi Talataina, 22 Jack Grant, 23 Tane Edmed.

Brumbies Form


The Brumbies have started the season decently with three wins and two defeats in five matches. It has not been as dominant as previous seasons, but they are still placed fourth on the table.

In round one, the Brumbies produced an exciting performance to see off Fijian Drua 36-32 away from home but suffered a 45-42 loss to the Western Force a week later. The Canberra outfit then lost 49-34 at the Chiefs before bouncing back with a cracking 21-20 victory in Auckland against the Blues.

Last weekend, the Brumbies faced off against Fijian Drua again, this time on home soil, winning the game 38-21.

Brumbies Injuries & Team News


15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Ollie Sapsford, 11 Corey Toole, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Luke Reimer, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Caudeyrn Neville, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (captain), 2 Billy Pollard, 1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Blake Schoupp, 18 Feao Fotuaika, 19 Lachie Shaw, 20 Rory Scott, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Jack Devreczeni, 23 Austin Anderson.

Verdict

Waratahs are tipped to get within the +6.5 handicap.

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  • Waratahs vs Brumbies Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Waratahs Form
  • Waratahs Injuries & Team News
  • Brumbies Form
  • Brumbies Injuries & Team News
  • Verdict
22 Mar 2025

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