Yet again they opt not to take the three points. 8m lineout to the Highlanders.

The Highlanders win the ball in a kickable position, but opt to take it quickly. They are fortunate to win another penalty as the Brumbies were not 10m back.

The Highlanders are on the board. They trail by 15 points.

Penalty to the Highlanders, Brumbies slowing the ball down at the ruck by JP SMith. Shot at poles to follow.

The Highlanders finally have some decent possession with a lineout near the Brumbies 22m line.

The Brumbies have had 65% possession in the opening 15min.

The risk pays off as the Brumbies make easy work of the maul and Pocock goes over for a try in the corner. What a start for the Brumbies!

Penalty to the Brumbies after the Highlanders front row collapsed. Moore opts not to take the easy 3 points, but to instead set up a 5m lineout.

Speight makes a break down the side of the field before putting in a chip and chase. Naholo gathers the ball but is tackled inches from the tryline. The TMO is called in to check if the Brumbies stole the ball and placed it on the line for a try, but the TMO is quick to judge that Naholo dotted the ball down himself. Brumbies 5m scrum.

Penalty to the Brumbies, tackler did not release the player on the ground.