The ACT Brumbies said they will put the team first despite the individual ambitions of several of their big name players.

The Brumbies big names won’t lack motivation in tonight’s Super Rugby opener against Queensland in Canberra, but coach Jake White has implored his troops to cast aside their individual mindset.

Both sides are stacked with players who have a point to prove - they are Wallabies star David Pocock in his first match for the side, Clyde Rathbone in his remarkable comeback to rugby and playmakers Christian Leali’ifano and Matt Toomua on their road back from injury.

For Queensland, all eyes will be on first five-eighth Quade Cooper, who is looking to turn boxing triumph into a bid to reclaim his Australian jersey.

The Reds will take on the Brumbies at 8.40 tonight.


Story by: Aliki Bia