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Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Ben Alexander is penalised for not taking the weight at scrum time. Holmes sets up a Force lineout on the Brumbies 10m line.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Plenty of reset scrums, the ref will be forced to make a decision if it goes down again

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

The second half is underway. An early mistake by Mathewson by kicking the ball out on the full gives the Brumbies a lineout near the Force 22m. The Brumbies attack with the backline but lose the ball forward. Force scrum on their own 22m line.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Scott Sio is penalised for collapsing the scrum. Holmes lines up a tough kick to get some points before they run off for halftime.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Brumbies win a penalty at the scrum and set up a lineout on halfway. The Force will be disappointed that they did not come away with points after that extended period on the Brumbies tryline.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

The Force backline uses a good set play, but the ball is stolen at the ruck before a scrum is called. Major pressure relieved for the home side.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Coleman makes an important interception, but loses it forward a second later. Force scrum on the Brumbies 22m line. The Brumbies have absorbed an enormous amount of pressure in the last few minutes.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

The Force are throwing everything at the Brumbies inside the 22m area.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Both teams are in a bit of a kicking battle. Eventually the Brumbies put pressure on their kick, but are penalised for having hands in the ruck. The Force set up a lineout on the Brumbies 22m line.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Toomua employs a sneaky chip kick which nearly works out perfectly except for an ugly bounce. Scrum to the Force on their own 22m line.