The Waratahs have won the last three matches between the Brumbies and Waratahs but in two of those the Waratahs have had home advantage.

In the last five matches between the teams the Brumbies have lost four and won just one.  

Traditionally this match has been one of the biggest Australian derby matches and through the years has packed out Canberra stadium to capacity.

The Brumbies and Waratahs have played each other 18 times and the Brumbies have only won seven times. That means that they have lost 11 times or they have only won 39% of their matches against the Waratahs.

The average score when the Brumbies play the Waratahs is Brumbies 24 and Waratahs 23 points.

In Canberra when the two teams meet the Brumbies do much better as the average score is Brumbies 32 Waratahs 15 and in 8 matches they have won six times - or 75% of their home matches.

The Brumbies lead the Australian Conference and are five points ahead of the Waratahs.

After nine Super Rugby matches the Brumbies have one more victory than the Waratahs and have both had one bye each and the Brumbies have a better points differential.

The Brumbies are therefore in a strong position and will have to lose by 30 points to be overtaken by the Waratahs.

There may be some tension in this match as a number of Waratahs players have left the Brumbies and now play for the Waratahs so the Brumbies will be keen to give them a home "warm welcome"

Both teams have made minimal changes to their line ups and while the Brumbies have shown better form they have traveled from west to east so their performance will more than likely suffer from the travel.

The Brumbies seem determined bring back the old days and to make Canberra the fortress it once was.

The Bookies have given the Waratahs a 2 point point start for this match - with an offer of Bet 5 and Get 50 in Bets. The Brumbies should be able to hold on and edge this one by a point.

This match will be shown on TV in NZ, Aus, SA and in the UK on the Sky Sports website.

Average score:Brumbies 24 Waratahs 23

Last five results
18 Jun 2011 Brumbies v Waratahs 7-41 Sydney
26 Mar 2011 Brumbies v Waratahs 22-29 Canberra
24 Apr 2010 Brumbies v Waratahs 12-19 Sydney
13 Mar 2009 Brumbies v Waratahs 21-11 Canberra
07 Mar 2008 Brumbies v Waratahs 17-24 Sydney

Brumbies overall record against the Waratahs
Played 18 , Wins 7, Losses 11 , Draws 0

Match No 70: Brumbies v Waratahs
Date Saturday 5 May
Venue : Canberra
Kick Off : 19:40 AEST, 21:40 NZT, 11:40 SAST
Referee: Chris Pollock
Assistant Ref 1:James Leckie
Assistant Ref 2:Richard Goswell
TMO:Matt Goddard

Teams

Brumbies

1. Ben Alexander,2. Stephen Moore,3. Dan Palmer,4. Scott Fardy,5. Sam Carter,6. Ben Mowen (c),7. Michael Hooper,8. Fotu Auelua,9. Nic White,10. Christian Lealiifano,11. Joe Tomane,12. Pat McCabe,13. Andrew Smith,14. Henry Speight,15. Jesse Mogg,

Replacements:,16. Anthony Hegarty,17. Ruaidhri Murphy,18. Peter Kimlin,19. Ita Vaea,20. Ian Prior,21. Robbie Coleman,22. Tevita Kuridrani

Waratahs

15. Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14. Atieli Pakalani, 13. Tom Kingston, 12. Tom Carter, 11. Peter Betham, 10. Berrick Barnes, 9. Brendan McKibbin, 8. Wycliff Palu, 7. Jono Jenkins, 6. Dave Dennis, 5. Kane Douglas, 4. Sitaleki Timani, 3. Sekope Kepu, 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1. Benn Robinson

Replacements: 16. John Ulugia, 17. Jeremy Tilse, 18. Dean Mumm, 19. Lopeti Timani, 20. Rocky Elsom, 21. Sarel Pretorius, 22. Daniel Halangahu