Under-strength Brumbies eye 'big opportunity' against Lions

The Brumbies are the strongest of Australia's four Super Rugby sides and will take heart from the Lions' struggles to grind past an under-strength NSW Waratahs 21-10 at the weekend. They were also the only provincial team to beat the tourists when last in Australia in 2013, stunning Warren Gatland's men 14-12. But they will take on the might of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in Canberra on Wednesday without their top players. Eight Brumbies were in the Australia matchday squad that needed a late-gasp try to beat Fiji 21-18 on Sunday...