The Super Rugby AU Final is set to be played this weekend, with the Queensland Reds set for a showdown with the Canberra Brumbies. The Reds are playing their first Super Rugby final since their 2011 title win over the Crusaders. The Brumbies under coach Dan McKellar have remained the benchmark for the Australian competition, comfortably finishing in the top spot of a shortened competition in 2020.

The Canberra based side will be looking to become only the fourth team in the history of Super Rugby to win three titles, joining the Crusaders, Blues and Blues. The Brumbies are the only Australian side to win multiple Super Rugby titles in the history of the competition.

The Brumbies have been in formidable form under boss Dan McKellar, winning their last seven matches at home against the Reds. The only post-season meeting between the two sides came in 2001 Super Rugby Semi-Finals. The Brumbies ran out 30-6 winners before clinching the Super Rugby title against the Sharks in the penultimate game of the season.

The Reds were brilliant in their demolition of the Rebels in the Super Rugby AU semi-finals, winning convincingly at home 25-13. Reds coach Brad Thorn has instilled a sense of self-belief in the side not seen since their last major title push in 2011.