Brumbies hope Matt Giteau can guide them to big win over Lions

[eleypinkbit]

When Matt Giteau last played a Super 14 game in Canberra, he spearheaded Western Force to an upset win against the Brumbies.

That was a year ago.

The Brumbies will now be looking for another brilliant performance when Giteau makes his much-awaited return to Canberra Stadium against the Lions.

After missing the season-opener against the Force in Perth with a quadriceps injury, Giteau regained fitness and form during the Brumbies' tour of South Africa, which yielded a loss to the Bulls and a win against the Stormers.

If Giteau can reproduce his best form against the Lions, he will help the Brumbies beat a danger team.

"Matt was tremendous that night (for the Force) and he has been good for us to date, too," Brumbies coach Andy Friend said.......

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...002381,00.html

Pretty sure we were at this game and the reason the Force triumphed was because of Shep's tries. Giteau's kicking was woeful that night, so not quite sure how he "spearheaded" the win!

[MI5_Dog]

When Matt Giteau last played a Super 14 game in Canberra, he spearheaded Western Force to an upset win against the Brumbies.

upset win? I wasn't upset at all. I was pretty bloody stoked!

and yes Sheps had more to do with it than Gits.

[travelling_gerry]

upset win? I wasn't upset at all. I was pretty bloody stoked!

and yes Sheps had more to do with it than Gits.

...."bloody oath he did"

[mudskipper]

Dear Inclined to Forget –

Two of Sheps tries were set up by Giteau...

Now back to Peks wedding TWF fans… Congrats and all the best Pek from Muddie

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How cool... I've waited 3 years for Giteau to back into a Brumbies jersey....

GO the Ponies....

[brokendown gunfighter]

pity you wont be there to see it

[shasta]

[/COLOR]How cool... I've waited 3 years for Giteau to back into a Brumbies jersey....

GO the Ponies....

Really? He's already played two matches in 2010 Brumbies gear. Thought you would have seen the matches. ............hang on you don't mean you personally have waited to actually see him? To actually be at the stadium?

Just in case here's the directions.In case you have forgotten the way.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&s...2,3.532104&z=8

[mudskipper]

pity you wont be there to see it

I know but I have some other matches listed for muddie road trips... I would love to be there...likely travel to see the Chiefs and Canes mid season-ish... with my NZ bro mate and Co... it’s an annual bloke’s road trip full of personal tests and mile posts... All in preparation for the NZ RWC 2011…

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Really? He's already played two matches in 2010 Brumbies gear. Thought you would have seen the matches. ............hang on you don't mean you personally have waited to actually see him? To actually be at the stadium?

Just in case here's the directions.In case you have forgotten the way.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&s...2,3.532104&z=8

Yep I should have said Home Game... Great to see local talent come home... I hope he scores 20...

[GIGS20]

With Gits as their spearhead they'll fall over the line at the death.

Bonus point for the Lions this week

[mudskipper]

gracious words....

[Happy]

gracious words....

wager ?

[James]

With Gits as their spearhead they'll fall over the line at the death.

Bonus point for the Lions this week

Are you mad? Are you madder than Ian Mad of Madtown in Mad Castle? Are you?

There is no chance the Lions could possibly win away. They struggle enough to win at home.

[zimeric]

that's just tempting fate!
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[pieter blackie]

Brumbies won but I must say it was a poor performance by the so called best team in Australia.

And the commentating made me sick!!!!!!!!!

[shasta]

With Gits as their spearhead they'll fall over the line at the death.

The only thing he spearheaded tonight was his botched Rugby League kick across field at the death. A bit of patience would have secured a BP. Looks a lot like he has not recovered fully from the quad strain.

[Burgs]

Underwhelming from Real Madrid.
Fortunately watching in a pub so didn't commentary PB