![Brumbies eye revenge against Chiefs as Super Rugby hits Melbourne](https://www.berlinertageblatt.de/media/shared/articles/40/65/d4/Brumbies-eye-revenge-against-Chiefs-313199.jpg)
-
'Windmill love' sees Dutch artist become mill operator
-
US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app
-
Messi out for defending champ Miami as Leagues Cup begins
-
Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site
-
Divers attempt to reach sunken Philippine oil tanker
-
Trump accuses Harris of anti-Semitism in overblown speech
-
Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos
-
Coughlin clings to lead at LPGA Canadian Women's Open
-
Trump offers tech sector policy flips ahead of election
-
Spacecraft to swing by Earth, Moon on path to Jupiter
-
What's the fallout of Mexican drug lords' capture?
-
Video game makers see actors as AI 'data,' says union on strike
-
Chinese qualifier Shang to face Thompson in ATP Atlanta semis
-
Concern grows as Venezuela blocks election observers
-
'Massive attack' on French rail threatens more chaos
-
'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony
-
Blinken, in Laos, set for talks with Chinese foreign minister
-
Regional concern grows as Venezuela blocks vote observers
-
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
-
Rainy Paris Olympic parade dampens many spectators' spirits
-
G20 pledges to work together to tax ultra-rich
-
The one of a kind Paris opening ceremony: five memorable moments
-
Justin Timberlake seeks to dismiss DUI case
-
Warner Brothers Discovery sues NBA over Amazon rights deal
-
Kobe Bryant locker, Maradona jersey up for auction in New York
-
Historic river parade launches Paris Olympics
-
Stocks rise as US inflation data boosts rate cut hopes
-
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
-
NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbes
-
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
-
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder pleads not guilty after stunning US capture
-
Ethiopia mourns victims of landslide tragedy
-
Lady Gaga adds sparkle to star-studded Olympic show
-
Airbus and Boeing supremacy secure despite turbulence
-
Teams sail down Seine in rain-soaked Olympics opening ceremony
-
Norris hoping for more after topping Belgian practice times
-
West Indies' treble strike rocks England in third Test
-
Trump slams rivals as he meets Netanyahu in Florida
-
Olympic opening ceremony under way on River Seine
-
Mott's England future uncertain as ECB chief fails to offer support
-
Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida
-
S.African police say 95 Libyans detained at suspected military camp
-
Blinken set for talks with Chinese counterpart in Laos
-
Norris heads Piastri in McLaren one-two at Belgian GP practice
-
G20 seeks common ground on taxing super-rich
-
European medicines watchdog rejects new Alzheimer's drug
-
Harris gets vital Obama backing in battle against Trump
-
Habib, Ebden eye Alcaraz and Djokovic shocks at Olympics tennis
-
Stocks rise as inflation data boosts rate cut hopes
-
Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of Paris opening ceremony
![Brumbies eye revenge against Chiefs as Super Rugby hits Melbourne](https://www.berlinertageblatt.de/media/shared/articles/40/65/d4/Brumbies-eye-revenge-against-Chiefs-313199.jpg)
Brumbies eye revenge against Chiefs as Super Rugby hits Melbourne
ACT Brumbies are looking for a statement win over the powerhouse Waikato Chiefs as Super Rugby descends on Melbourne this weekend, while the Canterbury Crusaders attempt to get their season back on track.
Stephen Larkham's Canberra-based side belted the Melbourne Rebels 30-3 to open their campaign last weekend and victory over the Chiefs -- who beat them in last year's semi-finals -- would exact revenge and send a message of intent.
"We haven't talked about (the semi-final loss) too much, but it's always playing on everyone's minds," admitted Brumbies hooker Lachlan Lonergan ahead of the Sunday afternoon clash.
"We're keen to (play) them, they're a good team, so everyone's pretty excited.
"Losing to them in the semi-finals, it would be good to get one up on them early on in the season."
The Chiefs upset the defending champions Crusaders 33-29 in the opening round to lay down a marker and are boosted by All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie declaring himself fit from a rib injury.
"We know what we are coming up against this weekend with the Brumbies, one of the best teams in the competition," said Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan
"They have a clear understanding of where their strengths lie and play to them.
- 'Hard to contain' -
"They're hard to contain when they get their game going. We expect contestable kicks, and they have some speed on the edges."
All six matches this weekend are being played at Melbourne's AAMI Park in the so-called 'super round', with the new-look Crusaders aiming to bounce back against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday.
The 'Tahs are also looking to get off the mark after slumping 40-22 to the Queensland Reds in round one.
They are sweating on the fitness of dynamic Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase, who complained of hamstring soreness after training this week.
"He is having scans and receiving treatment, and we will give him until later in the week to prove his fitness," said NSW coach Darren Coleman.
They are already without fellow Wallabies Lalakai Foketi (neck) and Izaia Perese (concussion).
In other games, the Reds are gunning for their first back-to-back wins since April last year, but have their hands full on Sunday against the Wellington Hurricanes, who have beaten them in their last seven encounters.
Moana Pasifika face Fijian Drua on Saturday while the Melbourne Rebels -- who entered voluntary administration in January -- meet Western Force on Friday.
They take the field after the Auckland Blues and Otago Highlanders kick off the weekend action.
Both sides clocked bonus point wins in their openers over Drua and Moana respectively with the Blues welcoming back a slew of heavy hitters, including the All Black pair of Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Akira Ioane.
J.Horn--BTB