Lonergan missile torpedoes Rebels

BRUMBIES remain unbeaten in Super Rugby AU after Ryan Lonergan kicked a 55-metre penalty to clinch victory over the Rebels.

- ADAMELLIS

Lonergan’s heroics at the death averted the game going to ‘super time’ and snatched the reigning champions a 27-24 win in Canberra.

It was the second week in a row where the Rebels were left to stew after the final whistle following Matt Toomua’s last-gasp missed shot at goal last weekend as the Rebels fell to defeat against the Reds in Brisbane.

But this defeat raised more concerns for the visitors as they failed to take advantage of Allan Alaalatoa’s red card in the first half for a shoulder charge on Pone Fa’amausili, which left the Rebels to prop concussed and allowed Toomua to kick his team to a 12-10 lead at the break.