Try-scoring trump Charlie Cale returns at No.8 in a huge boost to the ACT Brumbies' prospects of a vital Super Rugby Pacific top-four finish.
The Brumbies are chasing a bonus-point victory over Moana Pasifika in Canberra on Saturday that could even secure a top-three finish and a home final in the national capital.
Cale rejoins dual John Eales Medallist Rob Valetini and Rory Scott in the back row after enjoying an electric start to the season, scoring nine tries in seven matches before succumbing to a shoulder injury.
Allan Alaalatoa will resume the Brumbies captaincy, leading a forward pack that includes James Slipper and Billy Pollard in the front row and locks Lachlan Shaw and Cadeyrn Neville.
In the backline, Andy Muirhead has been named on the wing following a strong 2026 campaign across multiple positions.
