Replacement Cabous Eloff scored the decisive try in the closing stage to help Rebels edge out Force 34-30 and secure a place in the play-off of the Super Rugby AU tournament.
The eighth round of Super Rugby AU saw Reds and Brumbies win their respective games against Force and Waratahs. Here are the highlights from the encounters.
Waratahs registered their second consecutive win as they defeated Western Force 8-28 in the seventh round of the Super Rugby AU at Cbus Super Stadium on Friday.
Western Force have made seven changes to their matchday squad for the seventh round of Super Rugby AU against Waratahs scheduled at Cbus Super Stadium on Friday.
Isi Naisarani scored the decisive try in the Super Time to help Melbourne Rebels edge out Western Force 20-25 in their Super Rugby AU encounter at Leichhardt Oval.
Queensland Reds maintained their unbeaten run in the ongoing Super Rugby AU tournament as they defeated Western Force 31-24 at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Australia Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver stated that billionaire Andrew Forrest’s investment offer to save Western Force franchise came too late.
The protest against the axing of Western Force by the Australian Rugby Union has gathered pace with thousands of fans backed by Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest expressed their displeasure on Sunday.