SuperRugbyAU The westernforce stunned the Reds_Rugby in their Super Rugby AU clash to book a spot in next weekend’s Qualifying Final against the BrumbiesRugby. | IOLsport
PERTH – The much-improved Western Force reached the Super Rugby AU finals for the first time Friday after an upset 30-27 victory over league leaders Queensland Reds at HBF Park.
It means fourth-placed Melbourne Rebels' contest with NSW Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday will be essentially a dead rubber.Even though their seven-game winning streak ended, the Reds had already locked up top spot and a home grand final. The Force had stormed into finals calculations after consecutive thrilling one-point victories but needed to lift their intensity further to upset the league leaders.