Brumbies vs Hurricanes Predictions & Tips - Brumbies dominance over Hurricanes to continue

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 25 Apr 2025

Ralph Staniforth 25 Apr 2025

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Brumbies are favored to cover the -5.5 handicap against Hurricanes.
Brumbies have won five out of their last six matches against Hurricanes.
Hurricanes struggle with form, winless in last three games.

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Brumbies have won 5 of their last 6 matches against the Hurricanes. (Getty Images)

Brumbies vs Hurricanes Preview

The Brumbies have found their consistency recently and are tough to beat on home soil. The Hurricanes have the players to cause an upset but their performances have been very up and down this season.

Brumbies vs Hurricanes Preview
Head to Head
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Injuries & Team News
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

Brumbies have won 5 of their last 6 matches against the Hurricanes.
Brumbies have won their last 6 home matches against the Hurricane.
Brumbies have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
Hurricanes are winless in their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Brumbies have won five of their last six fixtures against the Hurricanes. At the GIO Stadium, the Brumbies have beaten the Canes six times in a row.

Brumbies Form

The Brumbies had an inconsistent start to their season but have found their feel in recent weeks. They have won six of their nine games and currently sit third on the table.

With five wins in their last six, the Brumbies will be confident ahead of this fixture, especially at home. Their only defeat in that span came against the Waratahs away from home.

Since that defeat, the Canberra side has beaten the Highlanders at home, the Reds away and last weekend Moana Pasifika 24-0 away.

Brumbies Injuries & Team News

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

Replacements: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Rhys van Nek, 18 Feao Fotuaika, 19 Lachlan Shaw, 20 Rory Scott, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Declan Meredith, 23 Ollie Sapsford.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes had a very strong 2024 season, topping the table but in 2025 the wheels have come off. They are currently sixth on the table with three wins from nine fixtures.

In their last victory against the Waratahs at home, the Canes showed their class, winning 57-12. However, they then lost 19-18 away to the Blues and 31-24 at home to the Crusaders.

Last weekend, in a game the Canes would have fancied winning, they could only manage a 17-17 draw against the Western Force in Perth.

Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

15 Callum Harkin, 14 Ngane Punivai, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Riley Higgins, 11 Kini Nanolo, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-captain), 6 Brad Shields (co-captain), 5 Zach Gallagher, 4 Caleb Delany, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 2 Raymond Tuputupu, 1 Tevita Mafileo

Replacements: 16 Jacob Devery, 17 Xavier Numia, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Will Tucker, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ereatara Enari, 22 Riley Hohepa, 23 Bailyn Sullivan