Wounded Brumbies off to a flyer

SUPER 12 champions ACT Brumbies came back well to defeat New Zealand rivals Canterbury Crusaders at home on the opening weekend of the competition.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

The Australians recovered from the blow of losing Wallaby backs Stirling Mortlock and Clyde Rathbone early in the first half to win the match and claim a scoring bonus point.

The Brumbies join the New South Wales Warathas on maximum points.

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