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Queensland Reds pip Brumbies 24-22 to claim home Super Rugby AU final
Jordan Petaia has produced back-to-back clutch plays as the Queensland Reds rallied from 12-0 down to beat the Brumbies 24-22 and secure hosting rights to the Super Rugby AU final.
Key points:
- The Reds will host the Super Rugby AU final after topping the standings
- They had trailed the Brumbies until the late stages of the match
- The Brumbies scored three tries to two but the Reds were helped by four penalty goals to James O’Connor
The Reds’ seventh-straight win this season and 10th consecutive at Lang Park followed a frantic five minutes of defence after they edged ahead for the first time in the 77th minute.
With his side trailing 22-13 with 18 minutes to play, Petaia — who scored the late winner when the sides last played — pinned his…
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