Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has backed his inexperienced squad to get the job done as they prepare to face the Western Force.
Larkham named an almost unrecognisable squad from the team that defeat the Highlanders as they deal with the six-day turnaround and Wallaby resting policy.
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In total, there are 12 changes to the starting side, with James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Nic White, Len Ikitau and Tom Wright rested for the Brumbies trip to the west.
It follows Larkham’s trend of resting in bulk, opting for a similar strategy in round five against the Crusaders.
"It's a good opportunity. This is our third-last game of the regular season and these guys have been waiting for their opportunity," Larkham said.
"A lot of the guys that will play this week played against the Crusaders early in the competition and we came out of that game disappointed with the way we started so we've spoken about this week.
"They've all got the opportunity now to put their best foot forward to see where they land coming into the last two rounds and finals. As an organisation, we're not thinking any further ahead than this weekend but the guys know what's on the line."
The squad is still stacked with Wallaby talent and hopefuls, with scrum-half Ryan Lonergan taking the captaincy.
Wallabies call-ups Blake Schoupp and Rhys Van Nek will start alongside Wallaby Billy Pollard whilst Tom Hooper will start for the first time in 2023 as he continues to return from injury.
Australia A centre Hudson Creighton will also start whilst Junior Wallabies scrum-half Klayton Thorn is in line for a debut via the bench.
It's a different story for the Western Force, who have made one change to the starting side as Felix Kalapu comes in for Ryan McCauley.
Force coach Simon Cron believes the second-placed Brumbies have earned the right to rest players, warning his team of being complacent.
"Let's be realistic, we haven't earnt complacency yet," he admits.
"The Brumbies whether it's the guys they have in the Wallabies or not, they've got a good squad and have good depth.
"...They've probably earnt the right (to rest players). Second on the table, they get to do what they want to do. In this stage of the season, if you're the Brumbies and second on the table, they get to play with the make up of their squad however they like.
"I understand from their perspective and for us, it doesn't matter who we play, we've got to be at our best."
FORCE (1-15): Angus Warner, Folau Fainga'a, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams, Felix Kalapu, Michael Wells (c), Carlo Tizzano, Rahboni Vosayaco, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Manasa Mataele, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirge, Chase Tiatia
RESERVES: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Tim Anstee, Isi Naisarani, Ian Prior, George Poolman, Toni Pulu
BRUMBIES (1-15): Blake Schoupp, Billy Pollard, Rhys Van Nek, Darcy Swain, Tom Hooper, Charlie Cale, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Ryan Lonergan (c), Jack Debreczeni, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Hudson Creighton, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead
RESERVES: Connal McInerney, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Jack Wright, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Noah Lolesio, Jesse Mogg
