They might not have won in Canberra since 2014, but Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says travel won't be a factor ahead of their grand final against the Brumbies on Saturday night.
The Reds did just enough to beat the Melbourne Rebels last Saturday night to seal their first final appearance since their historic maiden Super Rugby title in 2011, as they won 25-13.
The Reds' victory means they will play the Brumbies for the second time in two weeks.
On top of that, the Reds will have to overturn recent history where the Brumbies have won their past six matches at home at GIO Stadium against the Reds.
The last time the Reds traveled down to the nation's capital and won was back in the opening round of 2014.
By finishing on top of the Super Rugby AU standings the Brumbies automatically qualified for the final.
Reds Coach Brad Thorn says the Brumbies will have benefited from having the extra week off to prepare for the match.
Not helping the Reds is injury concerns to a couple of their key backs.
Outside centre Jordan Petaia failed a head injury assessment late in the first half, while winger Feauai-Sautia suffered a groin injury.
The Brumbies host the Reds in the Super Rugby Australia final at 9.15 pm Saturday.
[Source: Rugby.com.au]
