Chiefs vs Brumbies Predictions & Tips - Chiefs backed to see off Brumbies challenge

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 11 Jun 2025

Ralph Staniforth 11 Jun 2025

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Chiefs have strong home performance but recently lost to the Blues.
Brumbies excelled in recent matches, controlling the set pieces.
The Chiefs are favored with an 11.5-point handicap; expect a competitive game.

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Chiefs have won 4 of their last 5 matches against the Brumbies. (Getty Images)

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The handicap is set at 11.5 in the Chiefs favour this weekend. While I do think the Chiefs will avoid two successive home losses, the Brumbies have the quality to cover.

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Head to Head
Chiefs Form
Chiefs Injuries & News
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Injuries & News

Chiefs have won 4 of their last 5 matches against the Brumbies.
Chiefs have won 7 of their last 8 home matches.
Brumbies have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Earlier this season the Chiefs beat the Brumbies 49-34 in Hamilton in what was a pulsating fixture.

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs deservedly topped the Super Rugby table, winning 11 of their 14 matches. They ended two points clear of the Crusaders.

Throughout the season, the Chiefs lost three games, all of which were away from home. At home, they have been a dominant force against all comers.

That was until last week in the quarterfinal. On the biggest stage, the Chiefs were not themselves as the Blues came to town, winning the match 20-19. It was tight all the way through but fortunately for the Chiefs, topping the table meant defeat kept them in the tournament.

Chiefs Injuries & News

15 Shaun Stevenson, 14 Emoni Narawa, 13 Daniel Rona, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Leroy Carter, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Wallace Sititi, 7 Luke Jacobson (captain), 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i, 4 Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 3 George Dyer, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 1 Ollie Norris.

Replacements: 16 Brodie McAlister, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 Reuben O’Neill, 19 Jimmy Tupou, 20 Kaylum Boshier, 21 Xavier Roe, 22 Josh Jacomb, 23 Gideon Wrampling.

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies have enjoyed another successful season as the leading Australian side. They ended third behind the Crusaders and Chiefs with nine wins in 14 matches.

It could have been so much better for the Brumbies though. They dropped crucial games, particularly home fixtures against the Western Force and Hurricanes.

However, in the quarterfinal last Saturday, the Brumbies forward and set piece dominance saw them defeat the Hurricanes 35-28. In a nine-try thriller, it was the Brumbies who came out on top.

Brumbies Injuries & News

15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 David Feliuai, 11 Corey Toole, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Tuaina Taii Tualima, 7 Rory Scott, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Tom Hooper, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Lington Ieli, 18 Feao Fotuaika, 19 Lachlan Shaw, 20 Luke Reimer, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Declan Meredith, 23 Ollie Sapsford.

Verdict

Chiefs v Brumbies

Brumbies are tipped to get with the 11.5 handicap.

Brumbies +11.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 1 Unit

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