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Queensland Reds come from behind to beat the Brumbies in last-gasp Super Rugby AU thriller
The Queensland Reds are savouring a thrilling last-gasp 40-38 Super Rugby AU triumph over the defending champions Brumbies in Canberra.
A spectacular try a minute from fulltime to Wallabies centre Jordan Petaia snatched a Reds victory from the jaws of defeat in a classic on Saturday night.
Winners of 18 of their previous 19 games in the national capital, the Brumbies looked to be cruising again after racing to a 17-0 lead inside a quarter of an hour and, in the second half, at one stage led 31-16.
“We like to make it hard on ourselves,” delighted Reds coach Brad Thorn said after the match.
Led by destructive front-rower Taniela Tupou and some excellent game-management from born-again skipper James O’Connor, the Reds reeled in the Brumbies…
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