Brumbies gain altitude edge

The Brumbies have been working their rehabilitation group in an altitude room at the University of Canberra's research institute in a bid to gain an edge over their Super Rugby rivals.

Locked in a simulation room, the players have been put through their paces in order to trial the facility for the rest of the squad.



The Brumbies aren't the first team in Australia to try out altitude chambers, but most NRL and AFL clubs previously have flown to the United States to trial similar facilities.

The Brumbies, however, have the chance to use a Aus$16 million facility on their doorstep.



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