The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies have fallen short against the Crusaders 31-33 in the final match of the regular season, ensuring a third place finish with a home qualifying final next week.
Tries to Feao Fotuaika, Andy Muirhead, Rhys Van Nek, and Len Ikitau saw the Brumbies come from 14 points behind to lead by three with less than 10 minutes to go. Noah Lolesio was peerless with the boot, kicking all five of his attempts, before a late try to the Crusaders was too much to pull back.
Tickets for next week's Qualifying Final will go on sale to the General Public on Wednesday, 10am, with ACT Brumbies members to receive information about their pre-sale same seat window on Saturday.
Brumbies 31 (Tries: Fotuaika, Ikitau, van Nek, Muirhead; Cons: Lolesio 4/4; Pens: Lolesio 1/1) def. by Crusaders 33 (Tries: Lio-Willie, Blackadder, Reihana, Bell; Cons: Reihana 2/4; Pens: Reihana 2/2; Drop Goal: Reece 1/1)