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Super Rugby Rd 16: ACT Brumbies v Japan Sunwolves

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The Brumbies beat the Japan Sunwolves 41-31 at Canberra Stadium on Sunday night, securing a confidence-boosting win and giving 9521 fans something to smile about.

Brumbies flyer Henry Speight charges for the Sunwolves line in a man of the match performance.

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Brumbies flyer Henry Speight charges for the Sunwolves line in a man of the match performance. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies flyer Henry Speight scores a try against the Sunwolves.

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Brumbies flyer Henry Speight scores a try against the Sunwolves. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

David Pocock charges for the try line.

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David Pocock charges for the try line. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

David Pocock scores a try for the Brumbies.

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David Pocock scores a try for the Brumbies. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Brumbies No. 8 Isi Naisarani spoils a Sunwolves lineout.

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Brumbies No. 8 Isi Naisarani spoils a Sunwolves lineout. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies flanker Lachlan McCaffrey is brought down short of the try line.

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Brumbies flanker Lachlan McCaffrey is brought down short of the try line.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Sunwolves supporters celebrate a try.

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Sunwolves supporters celebrate a try. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies fullback Tom Banks.

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Brumbies fullback Tom Banks. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies' scrumhalf Joe Powell flicks a pass to winger Andy Muirhead.

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Brumbies' scrumhalf Joe Powell flicks a pass to winger Andy Muirhead. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead's try attempt was disallowed by the video referee.

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Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead's try attempt was disallowed by the video referee. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead's try attempt was disallowed by the video referee.

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Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead's try attempt was disallowed by the video referee. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Sunwolves fullback Robbie Robinson spills a high ball.

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Sunwolves fullback Robbie Robinson spills a high ball. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies flyer Henry Speight scored two tries during his man of the match performance.

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Brumbies flyer Henry Speight scored two tries during his man of the match performance.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies' Lachlan McCaffrey.

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Brumbies' Lachlan McCaffrey. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Rookie Brumbies hooker Connal McInerney.

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Rookie Brumbies hooker Connal McInerney. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies' Tom Cusack scores in the corner.

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Brumbies' Tom Cusack scores in the corner. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies flyhallf Christian Lealiifano fields a high ball.

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Brumbies flyhallf Christian Lealiifano fields a high ball. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies No. 8 Isi Naisarani.

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Brumbies No. 8 Isi Naisarani. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies flyhalf Wharenui Hawera tackles Sunwolves centre Harumichi Tatekawa.

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Brumbies flyhalf Wharenui Hawera tackles Sunwolves centre Harumichi Tatekawa. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Brumbies players had plenty to smile about during their 41-31 win over the Sunwolves.

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Brumbies players had plenty to smile about during their 41-31 win over the Sunwolves. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong