| Both new caps fullback Peter Gibson and lock Paul Barker admitted to being a little nervous before flying out with the team yesterday afternoon. |
| With Percy Montgomery at fullback and Fourie and De Villiers on the wings, the Boks don't lack for height at the back. |
| A replacement will however have to be found for fullback Ryan Horrman, on provincial duty, and wing Kevin Mattheus, who has an ankle injury. |
| New signing Stuart Calvers made an impressive start and veteran fullback Martin Potts popped over his customary drop goal. |
| For Brumbies, tries went to centre Gordon Ephriam and wing Wayne Pharo with fullback Rodney McDonald slotting three penalties. |
| But I was probably a better five-eighth than Mark was and he was only an average fullback compared to me anyway. |
